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Microtherm Insulation —
Microtherm is a high-temperature "microporous" insulation material made from amorphous silica. While the insulation is 90% air, that air is contained in tiny cells or pockets that are many thousands…
No-Coat Drywall Corners —
No-Coat is an all-in-one drywall corner system that incorporates a PET core, joint tape, and surface. Unlike typical corner beads, which are often tacked in place, require significant amounts of joint…
Motech Solar Modules —
The Taiwanese company Motech offers commercial and residential polycrystalline photovoltaic (PV) power systems, some of which are made in the U.S. The company offers 205 to 295 Wp (watt-peak) panels…
The Nest Learning Thermostat —
Nest is a self-programming thermostat that "learns" the energy use habits of a home’s occupants and adjusts the temperature to maximize heating and cooling efficiency (an orange face color indicated…
Crown Optima Smooth —
Sloan’s Crown Optima Smooth installs over the handle of an existing manual flushometer, converting it into a hands-free high-efficiency unit. This ADA-compliant flushometer installs using a simple…
Easy Access to LEED Online Forms
LEEDuser has added another essential tool you've been asking for: sample LEED Online forms. Through a special arrangement with USGBC, LEEDuser has integrated these sample forms into the member toolkit we provide.
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For Cheap Solar, Look to Laws, Not Labs —
New solar technologies make great headlines, but the real answer to cheap PV is government intervention.Architects Fight Obesity Epidemic Through “Active Design” —
The built environment is responsible for childhood obesity, but designers are trying to change that.EPA Approves Hydrocarbon Refrigerants for Home Appliances —
On regulatory ice for years, hydrocarbon, or "natural," refrigerants have finally gotten the nod from EPA.HUD Funds Sustainable Communities —
With HUD funding, many communities will align sustainability targets with social equity goals.“The path to success for renewables is just to get our act together policy-wise.”
— Steven Strong, president, Solar Design Associates
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