Buildex Builds on NeoCon
How long will it take to catch an elevator this year at the Merchandise Mart? All bets are off, as the Buildex® Chicago trade show piggybacks on NeoCon 2010, June 14-16, for the first time.
“Buildex will offer the products, services, and technologies that will help upgrade and improve operations of all types of properties,” says Mark Falanga, senior VP at MMPI, which operates the Mart.
Announced Feb 11, the show will feature 150 exhibitors and 80 seminars geared toward building owners, property and facility managers, developers, and others. Visitors will see the latest innovations and learn strategies to enhance value, optimize building performance, implement greener and more energy efficient options, and deal with regulations.
With lighting gaining prominence as a critical design element, one Buildex highlight will be “ArchLed: LED Lighting for the Built Environment.” It’s billed as an LED summit and event showcasing solid-state lighting technology and integration.
It’s funny that CFLs have been so quickly replaced as the bulb of choice. No sooner did I go out and buy those “green” bulbs for my house then I found out I should have gone with LED. They have much better energy efficiency, staggering longevity, and none of the hazardous materials. I’m not looking forward to toting my used CFL bulbs down to the landfill for proper disposal when they finally burn out.
LED lights are likely to be much more enjoyable for the average office worker to be exposed to than typical florescent lights that flicker and make those annoying buzzing sounds. LEDs are available in a wide variety of colors these days and aren’t nearly as harsh on the eyes.
Daisy McCarty
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