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Solatube International helps 2008 Olympic Games go green

As China set out to create the first-ever “Green Olympics,” designers turned to Solatube International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs) to provide natural lighting solutions for a new Olympic event-designated gymnasium at the Beijing Science & Technology University.

July 9th, 2008 | 1 comment | Read more
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Xanterra’s Zion Lodge named Sustainable Hotel of Year

In recognition of its many environmental programs, the historic Zion Lodge in Zion National Park was named the Sustainable Hotel of the Year at the recent HotelWorld Global Hospitality and Design Award Ceremony and Expo in Las Vegas.

March 11th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Caesars Palace in Las Vegas getting $1 Billion LEED Expansion

Harrah’s $1 billion expansion of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is pursuing a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. According to Eric Dominguez, Director of Energy and Environmental Services for Harrah’s, the LEED initiative is just one of many of the company’s efforts to build and operate [...]

February 22nd, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more

Boston’s Royal Sonesta Earns Energy Star

The Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston has just received official Energy Star status in recognition of its energy conservation and efficiency efforts. The hotel, built in 1963, has just completed a year-long effort to achieve this status.

October 1st, 2007 | 0 comments | Read more

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