World's Largest Solar Power Tower Commissioned
from Renewable Energy World
 Abengoa Solar has begun commercial operations of the world's largest solar power tower plant, a 20 MW installation. The company claims that the performance of the power plant, the so-called PS20, has exceeded its design output in the wake of its three-day production and operational testing period. More 
White Way Gets a Green Theater
from The New York Times
Henry Miller’s Theater, the first newly built Broadway house in more than 20 years—and the first so-called green theater on the Great White Way—has completed major construction and is set to open in September with Roundabout Theater Company’s revival of the musical “Bye Bye Birdie.” More
Wave Energy Racing to Catch up with Wind
from Reuters
Wave energy could catch up with commercially more advanced offshore wind power within five years, the head of pioneers Aquamarine Power Ltd told Reuters. Government adviser Carbon Trust has calculated marine energy could supply up to 20 percent of Britain's power but the technology is still at the prototype stage.
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Workers Want Workplace Wellness
from NJBIZ.com
A new study from Rutgers University finds 40 percent of working Americans have access to health and wellness programs at work—and 70 percent think employers ought to be in the business of helping workers manage diet, exercise, stress reduction and chronic illnesses. More
IFMA Joint-Council Spring Conference 2009
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Biofuels Get a Boost
from Reuters
The Obama administration established a Biofuels Interagency Working Group this week in a move that carries implications for the industry on several fronts, including regulatory and research and development. More
Walkie Talkie Building Gets Green Light...Again
from Londonist
One of the more controversial additions to London’s skyline has been granted planning approval. Rafael Viñoly's distinctive 'Walkie Talkie' building recently underwent a design review, which has now passed muster with city councilors. The bulbous tower will stand 160m over Fenchurch Street, like a giant robotic cobra, and a publicly accessible 'sky garden' will crown the structure. That's if it ever gets built. More
Gen Y Wants Financial Advice in Workplace
from PlanAdvisor
MetLife’s Employee Benefits Trends Study found that overall, 51 percent of workers are interested in access to financial planners at work. The youngest generation in the workforce is no exception: 52 percent of Gen Y (born between 1977 and 1987) respondents are interested in having their employer provide access to financial planners to help with retirement planning. More
New for Green Buildings: City Parks in the Sky
from Greentech Media
The Shanghai Center, due to open in 2014, won’t just be the world’s second tallest building at 632 meters. It will also be a set of neighborhoods stacked on top of each other. The building will contain eight separate neighborhoods each 14 stories tall, says Dan Winey, managing principal for the Asia Pacific office of the architectural firm Gensler, which designed the building. These neighborhoods will contain retail outlets, office space and residences. But at the outer perimeter of each floor of these neighborhoods will be city parks complete with trees, tables and all of the other stuff one would expect in a city park. More
Service Launched to Improve Hospital Energy Efficiency
from GreenerBuildings
Consulting firm Environmental Health & Engineering has announced its new Hospital Energy Performance Service, saying it can help hospitals analyze and improve their energy systems to make them more efficient by 25 percent or more.
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Building Made Entirely of Recycled Kitchen Sinks
from Inhabitat
This incredible reclaimed pavilion defies the old “everything but” cliché—it is entirely made of kitchen sinks. Built by 2012 Architechten in cooperation with Jeanne van Heeswijks of Jeanneworks, the structure has risen up as a stainless steel castle tower amidst the traditional architecture of Utrecht, Vlaardingen and Amsterdam. An inventive example of reclaimed construction, the Sustainable Sky Box serves as a multi-purpose space for cultural activities. More
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Product Showcase: LogiSon Acoustic Network
 More than 70 percent of employees say they would be more productive if their workplace was quieter. The LogiSon Acoustic Network increases speech privacy and reduces disruptions by introducing a masking sound that makes conversations and noises more difficult, or impossible, to hear. It’s a cost-effective method of improving overall acoustic comfort. More info
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Product Showcase: Sguig Sled by Keilhauer
 Sguig Sled is a well-proportioned sled-base chair, designed with scrupulous attention to detail, and seamless construction. For any interior, Sguig Sled is a guest chair, or a comfortable choice for meeting rooms and reception areas. Upholstered in Sguig Textiles, it’s a perfect complement to the Sguig task chair series. More info
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Product Showcase: Cube in-a-Box
 At Cube in-a-Box we design and sell user-friendly office cubicles to support any type of business activity or computer based occupation. Our all-in-one-box concept has each cubicle packaged in a single flat box that is easy to ship, handle, and fast to install. Five different ergonomically designed configurations are available to suit any specific work environment needs. All five series are in stock and can be shipped direct anywhere in the United States within 3 to 5 days. For info about how to buy, please visit us at www.cubeinabox.com or call 1-888-880-CUBE.
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