July 2012 Issue

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Cover Story: Keeping Students Safe
Part 1College Campus Shootings Prompt New Emergency Preparedness Steps
Part 2Public Safety, Police and Security Professionals Can Help Assess Campus Security Threats
Part 3Campus Layout Can Help Mitigate Threats, But Good Security Plan Needed
Part 4Policies, Training Are Keys to Keeping Campus Safe

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Project: Gateway West Sustainable I
Office Building Earns Dual-Platinum LEED Certification

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Profile: Edward Piccinich, SL Green Realty Corp.
Part 1For SL Green, Office Building Repositioning Goes Beyond Curb Appeal
Part 2SL Green Focuses on Ongoing Maintenance

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NFMT Preview
In Sin City, Water is the True Gold

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Retail Energy
Part 1Managing Energy a Challenge for Large Retail Organizations
Part 2Energy Management System Helps Walgreens Meet Better Buildings Challenge Goals
Part 3PNC, Nike, Walgreens Focus on Energy Efficiency in Different Ways

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Ask an Expert: Design
Part 1What interior design trends are leading the way in commercial buildings?
Part 2Are tight budgets still driving design choices, or has some flexibility started to return to the process?
Part 3What role does sustainability play in the design process? How has that changed over the last few years?
Part 4Have there been any big surprises recently in design trends?
Part 5What do you anticipate as the next area of focus in interior design?

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Warehouses
Part 1Warehouse Retrofits Can Lead to Big Energy, Tax Savings Thanks to EPAct
Part 2Natural Gas Discoveries Drive Down Warehouse Heating Costs
Part 3Solar PV Rooftop Systems Can Help Defray Warehouse Electrical Costs

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Green Building Report
Part 1Legal Issues Complicate LEED Guarantees
Part 2Gifford Lawsuit Over LEED Certifications Set Some Guidelines for What Recourse is Available
Part 3Top 5 Occupant Engagement Myths of High-Performance Buildings
Part 4USGBC Perspective: The Evolution of LEED for Existing Buildings

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Showcase: HVAC
Part 1Sustainable HVAC Operations: ASHRAE Guideline Shows How to Go Green
Part 2Multi-tenant Buildings A Complicating Factor In High-Performance Operations
Part 3Showcase Products: HVAC

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Close-Up: Utilities
Part 1The What, When and How of Demand Response
Part 2Most Demand Response Programs are Low- or No-Cost
Part 3Demand Response Programs Include Emergency, Voluntary Options

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Restrooms
Part 1Five Ways to Reduce Restroom Operating Costs
Part 2Overdesigned Restroom Lighting Systems Can Increase Costs
Part 3Cleaning Costs Are Overlooked in Restrooms

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July: New Products

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EGSA
Backup Power is Critical Concern
Part 2 Bifuel Technology Helps Generators Provide Power