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Interior Products
Green Interior Design
Green building industry leader Jerry Yudelson has seen the future and it looks good for sustainability.
The U.S.-based guru on green buildings predicts that green building will continue its rebound in 2012 despite ongoing economic difficulties in most developed economies.
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Draft-free, debt-free
After 25 years, the Ritz Towers in Brampton required major overhauls of several key building systems and components, including water pipes, boilers and elevators.
It was a major undertaking, but the board of directors of Peel Condominium Corporation #260 and Leonora Frangella, the Property Manager with EcoCondos Management Services, accomplished the upgrades with the help of an energy management firm. Thanks to the reserve fund and the right expertise, the building was renovated without borrowing a cent.
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Taking the environment inside
With a concern for the well-being of the environment, many businesses, landlords and homeowners are incorporating green elements into the design and decoration of their buildings.
Inside and out they are going to great lengths to ensure that their buildings are sustainable. Energy efficient lighting, living walls, sustainable floors and green roofs are all proof that green elements included in the interior design of a building is more than just a passing trend.
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Sound control in multi-dwelling buildings
Acoustical design is often over-looked in architecture and construction, yet it is a critical factor in keeping residents happy in multi-dwelling buildings.
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