Product: Calpipe Security Bollards SSL Series

The sturdy and humble bollard serves a number of functions—including wayfinding, illumination, security, and as a bicycling obstacle—and come in many shapes and materials, such as concrete and granite. Calpipe Security Bollards uses metal to make its SSL series of lighted security bollards. The weatherproofed and durable bollards comprise a carbon steel core to withstand impact and an outer sleeve of stainless steel for a long-lasting and low-maintenance finish. The series can use CFLs, LEDs, and metal halide lamps. • calpipebollards.com

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Wanda Lau

Wanda Lau, LEED AP, is the former executive editor of ARCHITECT magazine. Along with 10 years of experience in architecture, engineering, and construction management, she holds a B.S. in civil engineering from Michigan State University, an S.M. in building technology from MIT, and an M.A. in journalism from Syracuse University's Newhouse School. Her work appears in several journals, books, and magazines, including Men's Health, ASID Icon, and University Business. Follow her on Twitter.

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