USGBC Offers Resources for Governments to Save Energy, Money

May 26, 2009

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Transparent House created Concrete Art to refine a popular element of contemporary interior design: polished concrete flooring.

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The high level of craftsmanship in Dauphin’s Highway Collection can be seen in its distinctive design.

USGBC Offers Resources for Governments to Save Energy, Money The U.S. Green Building Council continues to provide resources to help state and local governments nationwide take advantage of the economic recovery opportunities presented by green building, including the newly released “Top 10 Ways to Use Recovery Funds for Green Building.”

Sustainable Design Contest Challenges Students to Explore Responsibility As part of the Steelcase Sustainable Design Contest, students submitted an idea for a product, service, or business venture with a social and/or environmental benefit; winners were selected based on originality and creativity, use of core environmental sustainability principles, and clear evidence of social value.

National Announces $10,000 Gift of Inspiration The current economy presents many challenges throughout the education industry, so National Office Furniture is providing learning organizations an opportunity to win a $10,000 donation that can be used to support scholarship funds, endowments, learning materials, and more.

GSA Preserves America's Legacy of Historic Buildings
Since May is National Preservation Month, a celebration of the diverse and unique legacy of our country’s cities and towns, it is a great time to recognize the heritage and history of our nation’s historic public buildings.

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Using the Web to demonstrate interior design’s impact on public HSW.

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