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May 12, 2009

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USGBC Accepts GREENGUARD-Certified Products for LEED The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute recently announced that all flooring and building insulation products certified to the stringent GREENGUARD Children & Schools standard can earn valuable LEED credits.

SOURCE Awards Call for Entries Cooper Lighting has announced a call for entries for its 33rd annual SOURCE Awards national lighting design competition, which focuses on furthering the understanding, knowledge and function of lighting as a primary element in design.

Herman Miller Honored with Industry 'Design for Recycling' Award The company was recently recognized by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. (ISRI) with its 2009 Design for Recycling award, which recognizes excellence in design innovation, together with the advancement of recycling throughout the design and manufacturing process.

InformeDesign Releases Implications on Lighting’s Influence on Health
Recent research has uncovered new knowledge about the influence of light exposure on human physical and mental health, as well as behavior and performance. Design professionals should consider these evidence-based findings when creating architectural and lighting solutions in built environments.

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