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China's Greenest Building
A showcase for energy efficiency and sustainable design breaks new ground in the heart of Beijing.

Photo of the building's lighting

Lighting
Reflectors bring daylight into the building's interior to save electricity. Ledges above south-facing windows provide some shading from the hot sun. Other lighting innovations include dimmers, occupancy sensors that turn lights off when a room is empty, and energy efficient light fixtures.

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