Procure Products
in the Green Procurement CompilationLearn & Plan Topics
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Health
Good health has both physical and psychological components. Being healthy means the absence of disease and illness, as well as feeling posi...
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Building Systems Upgrades
This page details Sustainable Strategies to consider as your space undergoes a building system upgrade to improve energy, water use, and occupant co... -
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is most simply described as the conditions inside the building. It includes air quality, but also access to da...
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Energy & Atmosphere
Buildings and facilities rely on the operation of mechanical systems and electrical systems to maintain a high level of indoor environmental qual...
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Adaptable Workplace Laboratory
This case study provides an in-depth look at using flexible interiors to design for adaptability
Whole Building Systems
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Lighting - Green Tips Impact
Couple indirect and direct lighting fixtures to create a well-balanced illuminated work environment without uncomfortable shadows.
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IEQ - General Lighting
Supplementing natural light with a combination of direct and indirect light sources creates a consistent and well dispersed indoor lighting level fo...
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IEQ - Lighting Engineer
The lighting engineer, in cooperation with the rest of the integrative team, should ensure as much natural daylight permeates the space as possible....
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Lighting - Productivity/Absenteeism
Happier and more comfortable occupants tend to miss fewer days of work and perform at sustained levels when approaching tasks throughout the day. Pr...
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IEQ - Daylight / Views
Providing daylight access and views for occupants is important in reaching performance goals as part of the IEQ strategy. According to a study done ...
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Lighting - Comfort/Mood
Creating a sustainable and well-functioning lighting strategy by integrating efficient lighting technologies, controls, and space layout has been sh...
Materials
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Overhead Direct / Indirect
A direct-indirect light fixture has down light passage areas in the bottom of the housing through which the direct lighting component is produced. ... -
Direct Down Lighting
Direct down lighting with 2-by-4 or 2-by-2 fluorescent fixtures are common in office buildings and are usually recessed into a dropped ceiling. The... -
Task Lighting
Task lights are designed to provide the occupant control of the light levels in their workspace. They illuminate specific work areas and allow fo...