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Defense Communities
The Magazine of Military Housing, Lodging & Lifestyles
Defense Communities: The Magazine of Military Housing, Lodging & Lifestyles
is published by the Professional Housing Management Association (PHMA) and serves as the communication link for 4,500 military housing professionals and managers in related areas worldwide.
Established in 1973, PHMA is the only international association devoted to the enhancement of housing services to military members and their families. A subscription to Defense Communities is included with your PHMA membership—JOIN PHMA TODAY!
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Green Military Living
Throughout the services, housing and lodging managers now have an array of eco-friendly options:
Smart Tips for Buying Green
A few details can help housing and lodging managers make educated decisions.
By Eugene Lisa
From Milk Jugs to Swing Sets
Recycled playground and outdoor equipment gives Fort Polk, Louisiana,
communities a boost.
By Chris St. John and Ruben Leenders
Sustainable Standards for Everyday Life
From countertops to cabinetry, green specifications can go a long way.
By Toni Pahl
Keeping Clean and Staying Green
Effectiveness is key to choosing environmentally friendly cleaning products.
By Lynette Dempsey
Cooking Up Green Strategies
Eco-friendly cook tops can help housing and lodging facilities stay
on a sustainable path.
By Suzanne Owens
Interest in Solar Energy Heats Up
As utility costs increase and green initiatives take off, solar strategies
gain traction.
By Robert P. Harris, AIA, LEED AP, and Joe Wiehagen
Alternative Strategies for Sustainability
Heating and cooling systems combine for eco-friendly savings at McGuire Air Force Base and the Army’s Fort Dix.
By Duane A. Hallowell
Reflections of Efficiency
New glass technology helps make strides toward sustainable and
energy-efficient homes.
By Bruce Lang
To read the articles above and see the contents of the current issue, please download the JUL/AUG 2008 DEFENSE COMMUNITIES online preview below.
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DEFENSE COMMUNITIES WINS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
PHMA has been awarded the APEX 2005 Award of Excellence for its work on Defense Communities. APEX 2005—the 17th Annual Awards for Publication Excellence—is an international competition that recognizes outstanding publications from newsletters and magazines to annual reports, brochures, and Web sites.
According to the APEX 2005 judges, “The awards were based on excellence in graphic design, quality of editorial content, and the success of the entry in conveying the message and achieving overall communications effectiveness.” PHMA’s flagship publication competed against 756 other magazines and journals in the four-color magazines category.
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