GREEN BUILDING & DESIGN
Better with Biophilia
Designs from Ambius encourage happy, healthy workplaces.
Table of Contents
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Sustainable Solutions
Trendsetters
Approach
14 Modern Mailboxes
56 Why Choose Steel
88 Choosing a Hardwood for Your
Inside the anatomy of a well-built mailbox from Deus Modern
The experts at EcoSteel show how their steel building systems are a smart choice.
16 Bridges to Last a Lifetime
58 Culture Shift
E.T. Techtonics on how to build the perfect pedestrian bridges and more.
Outdoor Space
OHC looks at the best hardwoods for durability and design versatility.
The LADWP works to manage its resources in a way that’s better for the environment.
20 4 Things to Know Before
Installing Ceiling Fans How to design and engineer the perfect fan for every space
26 Raindrop Gutter Guard
A guide to high-performance, low maintenance, design-friendly gutters
30 6 Benefits of Revolving Doors
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Save energy and enhance the building experience with dormakaba.
january–february 2019
Features 82 Better Design Means Better Employees How your office furniture impacts workers’ well-being
84 Coca-Cola is Water Neutral
A closer look at how the iconic brand is navigating the world of sustainability
Plus 8 In Conversation 10 Editors’ Picks 11 Event Preview 12 Defined Design 94 Person of Interest 96 In the Lab
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