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Light Sales
Putting together a lighting scheme for a retail prototype requires a mixture of efficiency and flexibility.
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An Eye for Art
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art deploys its own lighting designer to make the most of its collections.
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Your Smart Buildings Aren't That Smart
Our ancestors did fine without AC and dimmers. Should the profession’s efforts to go green require the use of more technology?
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2009 Product Guide
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One Bryant Park
One Bryant Park, located just a block from Times Square on 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue, is scheduled to be the first LEED Platinum–certified skyscraper in the United States. Designed to house the New York offices of Bank of America (BoA), the building aspires to be a landmark, both for its...
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Bright Future
Penn State Student's Thesis Takes Top Prize in the Lighting and Electrical Option
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Class Act
A multidisciplinary approach to lighting fosters real-world experience
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The Skylight Series
Velux promotes daylighting through a number of sponsored studios
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Despite the inherent strength of brick, a brick veneer wall is not invulnerable during a storm. If the wind blows hard enough, poorly secured brick veneer can literally crumble. And because bricks and mortar are porous, they can transmit moisture to the main wall if that wall has not been properly...
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Outdoor kitchens are a popular amenity in the seaside homes of well-heeled clients. But when designing an outdoor kitchen in the hot and humid Gulf, builders must take care to use durable materials that can take a beating. Pat Curry looks at how to craft these appealing spaces while making sure...