Dead batteries hiding in waste bins or old electrical items, like phones, power tools and laptops, are rising from the grave in their millions. This rampaging hoard of Zombie Batteries are attacking waste management and recycling facilities, causing explosions and … Continue reading
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Have you tried a paint color matching app on you smartphone? Below are from the well-known paint manufacturers. There’s also other similar apps as well. Benjamin Moore https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-portfolio-paint-matching-app Sherwin-Williams https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/try-on-colors/colorsnap-mobile … Continue reading
For facilities folks, a couple of good ideas for time capsules. Also, from a facilities perspective, what would you put in the time capsule? “Mark the time capsule site with a post and metal plate that tells what it is … Continue reading
“LED lamps are increasingly being embraced by more and more consumers. Converting old tungsten filament incandescent lamps to new LED lamps is a simple process of removing the old lamp and installing the new one. But in reality, many times … Continue reading
Here’s an idea about using ‘glowing’ paint to help people see things at night. That might be uneven concrete sidewalk or egress. “Photoluminescent (PL) technology saves lives by lighting a glowing path for a critical duration of time to evacuate … Continue reading
“The sound of dripping water is dependent on context—if droplets are falling from a cliff into a cool, shady pool, we might think the sound is beautiful. If they are dripping all night from the faucet into the sink, we … Continue reading
“…blue light is neither good nor bad; it’s merely a fact of life in nature and increasingly — with the proliferation of blue-rich LED lighting — more artificially illuminated spaces. But an ever deeper understanding of it and other spectral … Continue reading
Here’s a good quote that applies not only to Westminster but also outdoor properties. “All old buildings run through life cycles in their components so it’s not surprise that the palace is coming to a point of what you call … Continue reading
Small thing. Big idea. Stairs don’t just get you from point A to point B. They shape your movement — and your feelings. TED 3 minutes … Continue reading
SPOT™, a web-based product sustainability information tool facilitates the selection of credible green products for Furniture (20,022) , Flooring (9,154), Surfacing Materials (5,716), Textiles (3,745), and Cleaning Products/Systems (3,068) Currently featuring more than 40,000 products, SPOT database is a tool … Continue reading
New 2/1/18 Webinar recording and handouts available online. Achieving accessibility in outdoor environments has long been a source of inquiry due to challenges and constraints posed by terrain, the degree of development, construction practices and materials, and other factors. In … Continue reading
Hopefully your camp or center’s electrical work is done by qualified, knowledgeable individuals (and none of their work could show up in the EC&M code violation photos). National Electrical Code: What’s Wrong Here? The Best of the Worst: 2017’s Most … Continue reading
Written by a manufacturer, but lots of good information. Minimizing Mold in New Construction … Continue reading
“On behalf of the Energy, Kresge and Barr Foundations, MCG recently prepared a new report titled, “Voluntary Resilience Standards: An Assessment of the Emerging Market for Resilience in the Built Environment.” This report provides a market characterization of voluntary standards … Continue reading
“During an emergency, it is critical that the equipment designed to save lives functions properly. In a car accident, seatbelts and airbags must work. During a fire, the importance of an alarm for early warning and fire extinguishers to stop … Continue reading