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APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
Lighting... 23. Bringing the sea to life
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FEATURES Energy Efficiency... 10. Planning for tomorrow, today 12. CHP for sustainable homes 14. Answering the sustainability question
Cable Management... 18. Staying efficient whilst retaining quality
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Paul Russell of Schneider Electric explores KNX systems and what they could really mean for the management of luxury homes and buildings in the future and for electrical installations more generally
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Lighting & Lighting Controls Supplement... Also enclosed in the February issue is the third installment of our Lighting & Lighting Controls Supplement looking at the latest products and technologies available in this sector
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