Trenton-based architectural company recognized for going green

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Trenton-based architectural company recognized for going green

By Kelly Johnson | Times of Trenton 
on August 11, 2014 at 7:10 AM, updated August 11, 2014 at 7:11 AM

TRENTON — The environmentally friendly practice of going green seems to be everywhere — green cars, green houses, green food, green clothes — and a city-based architectural firm is working to grow the trend even further, revamping schools with an emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency.

Ensuring that heating and cooling systems exceed minimum code requirements, using energy efficient and sensor-controlled lighting, installing large windows to eliminate the need for excess artificial lighting and using renewable sources like bamboo are just some of the energy efficient considerations Spiezle Architectural Group uses in a design project, according to director of marketing Brian Duke.

“We always look to make a more efficient building because it’s better for the client and it’s better for the industry,” he said.

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