April 2014 Issue

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FM Strategies: Open Floor Plan
The Complicated Question of Open Floor Office Plans

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Project: Extension Center, Leon County, Fla.
Part 1Net-Zero Building Saves More Than Energy For Leon County, Fla.
Part 2How Rainwater From Roof Is Captured, Reused By Leon County Sustainable Demonstration Building

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Ask An Expert: Becky Fedak, Water Efficiency
Part 1How To Determine How Water Is Used, and How Water Is Being Wasted
Part 2Less Obvious Systems To Consider in Pursuing Water Efficiency
Part 3Net-Zero Water: Is It Realistic?
Part 4Barriers To Water Efficiency

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Cover Story: Through A Patient's Eyes
Part 1How Healthcare Facilities Can Improve Patient Satisfaction
Part 2New York Presbyterian's FACE Program Is Designed To Upgrade Facilities, Increase Patient Satisfaction
Part 3Coordinate Interior Enhancement Program With Interior Guidelines To Maximize Patient Satisfaction Benefit
Part 4External Aspects Of Healthcare Facilities Play Big Role In First Impression
Part 5Parking Garage Experience Often Sets Patients' First Impression Of Healthcare Facilities

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Security: Emergency Plans Merge With Technology
Part 1Pay Close Attention To Emergency Preparedness Plan When Specifying Fire/Life Safety Technology
Part 2Assess Current Technology, Expected Future Needs To Develop Good Fire/Life Safety Technology Plan

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Building Envelope

Part 1Finding Value in Building Enclosure Commissioning
Part 2Building Enclosure Commissioning During Pre-Design And Design Phases
Part 3Building Enclosure Commissioning During Construction Phase

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Acoustics: LEED v4 Tunes Up Acoustic Performance
Part 1LEED v4 Offers More Stringent Acoustical Standards
Part 2LEED v4 Tackles Acoustics With New Noise Control Pilot Credit, Expanded Acoustic Performance Credits
Part 3LEED v4 Expands Acoustic Performance In Multiple Areas

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Close-Up: Elevators
Part 1Preventive Maintenance Helps Keep Elevator Costs Downs, Prevents Premature Modernization
Part 2Preventive Maintenance For Elevators Must Include Motor, Brakes, Drive
Part 3Destination Dispatch, Closed-Loop Door Systems, Machine-room-less Elevators Are Driving Vertical Transportation Trends

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Gallery
Gallery: New Products

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Innovative Products
Innovative Products: Roofing

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Close-Up: Daylighting
Part 1Use Ongoing Monitoring To Get The Most Out Of Daylighting
Part 2Controls Are Critical To Daylighting Energy Savings
Part 3Keep Need For Future Changes In Mind When Setting Up Daylighting Systems

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Showcase: Building Controls
Part 1Keep Big Picture In Mind To Ease Challenges Of BAS Upgrades
Part 2Front-End Interface Is Building Block Of Successful BAS Upgrade
Part 3Maintenance, Commissioning Keep BAS Going Strong
Part 4Showcase Products: Building Controls

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Energy Costs: Balancing The Energy Equation
Part 1Energy Master Plan Can Help Manage Costs On Demand Side, Supply Side
Part 2Demand Side Management Helps Cut Energy Consumption, Costs
Part 3Retrocommissioning Is Often Overlooked Way To Manage Energy Costs

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