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How to Keep Buildings From Killing Hundreds of Millions of Birds a Year

How to Keep Buildings From Killing Hundreds of Millions of Birds a Year SAM LUBELL DESIGN   DATE OF PUBLICATION: 11.01.16. 11.01.16   TIME OF PUBLICATION: 7:00 AM. 7:00 AM ARCHITECTS’ GROWING AFFINITY  for glassy buildings has given the world better views, more natural light, sexier skylines—and a lot of dead birds. The US Fish and Wildlife Service estimates about 750 million birds perish annually flying into glass façades, which can be hard to distinguish from open airspace. The problem is so bad in some places that skyscraper owners hire workers to remove expired birds from the bottoms of their buildings. Guy Maxwell, a partner at New York-based Ennead Architects, is on a mission to mitigate this fowl holocaust. A bird lover his entire life, he first became aware of architecture’s deadly impact on avifauna 15 years ago, shortly after the completion of his firm’s Rose Center for Earth and Space at NYC’s American Museum of Natural History. The enormous glass cube afforded un

Janitorial Solution – Green Goals & Strategies

We are committed to using products and procedures that meet or exceed health and environmental standards while providing cost effective benefits to accomplish your maintenance goals. Going green can provide many benefits for your business.  Besides helping to protect our environment, your business can access government based financial incentives as well as earning points from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. If you’re interested in going green, give us a call and ask one of our representatives for more information. There are many reasons to start a Green Cleaning program for your business.                                                                     Here are just a few: -The EPA rates the indoor environment is potentially 3-5 times more harmful to humans than the outdoor environment. Indoor air quality, according to the EPA, is one of the top 5 health risks in the U.S. -Two-thirds of commercial buildin

Guardian in New Jersey!

Did you know Guardian provides New Jersey’s residential and commercial facilities/buildings green janitorial services, first in class security services, engineering & operations expertise, green pest control, green window cleaning services, best in class concierge services, and top of the line marble, metal and wood restoration? About Guardian With close to 100 years’ experience in commercial and residential janitorial and security services, Guardian has the leadership, organization and expertise to add unprecedented value and deliver impeccable service to your facilities! Guardian is CIMS Green Building certified with honors by the ISSA – Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association and our management team includes LEED Certified professionals that have helped preeminent facilities achieve LEED certification. Premier companies, government authorities, and global hubs of transportation rely on our services and the quality of our deliverables to maintain safe, secure, green

Guardian Security Covering You 24/7/365

Chances are your business doesn’t specialize in security; that’s why you’re here. Let Guardian's Security Specialists help you find the right security solution for your business.  Unsure of which security solutions can help meet your specific business needs? How access control can help limit your chances of becoming a victim of internal theft? Why accurate intrusion detection is critical to your business security?  About Guardian Security   Guardian Security Services has decades of experience providing property security services for building owners, managers and residential communities across the Northeast. Using technology and process innovations, we create operating plans for you that are requirement focused and cost effective. In fact, all of Guardian’s solutions — whether security, access control, video surveillance or an integrated system — are custom designed based on your individual requirements and budget. Whether you’re a property management company,