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Will Green Building Codes Leave You Seeing Red?
Now that ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1 has been published, it’s time for the building design and construction communities to consider the implications of the new green building codes coming out. What is a green building code, and why do we need one? Imagine LEED written in code language – site sustainability, water use, energy, indoor environmental... »
Hermann Park Lake Plaza: A Light Night Music
Integrated LED steplights create a processional approach to the plaza and reinforce the bridge’s architectural rhythm. What happens when a heavily worn piece of an urban park gets a little well-deserved attention? And what role does lighting play in all of this? Newly renovated Lake Plaza is the crown jewel in Houston’s popular Hermann Park. Run... »
Dawn of the Daylighting Codes
It’s pretty safe to say that people like daylight and sunlight. Daylight is good for people, since it sets our biological rhythms, gives us a connection to the weather and time, keeps us physically and mentally healthy, and obviously allows us to perform visual tasks. It’s no wonder then, that architects through the ages... »
