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Sprawl and Health: Are Modern Land-Use Patterns Making Us Sick?
The connection between sprawl and environmental degradation has long been clear. Now it is also evident that suburban sprawl takes a direct toll on our health. This article examines the link between human health and land-use planning, exploring how we can build our communities to keep us healthy.
From the Editors
Forest Certification at Risk
A risky experiment is about to unfold in the forestry certification community which may finally bring mainstream forest products companies to the table, or may simply sow damaging confusion within the environmental community.
New Edition of EBN Archives Available
A new, expanded version of our EBN Archives has just been released. Two notable features are a directory of LEED credits with links to related articles, and online access to regularly updated contact information for over 450 products that have been mentioned in EBN.
What's Happening
SCS Launching Its Own Forest Certification System
Scientific Certification Systems, one of the two organizations in North America that certify timber to FSC guidelines, is launching its own forest certification brand. Although it is unclear how the new brand will differ from FSC certification, a few predictions can be made.
New Vision for the World Trade Center
A volunteer coalition of planing and design professionals has published its vision for the rebuilding of Lower Manhattan.
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Projects
California College of Arts and Crafts
In order to meet strict California energy codes while transforming a poorly insulated bus garage into an art studio, designers defied conventional wisdom with their approach to heating.
Product Review
Masonry Cement Minus the Portland
An Atlanta plant is producing a competitively priced masonry cement that uses no Portland cement, relying entirely on Type-C fly ash for its hydraulic properties.
From the Library
Blue Vinyl: A Toxic Comedy Picture
This documentary film follows the persistent and often amusing campaign of co-producer Judith Helfand to convince her parents to remove their newly installed vinyl siding.
Sun, Wind and Light: Architectural Design Strategies, 2nd Edition
This book provides a solid introduction to the principles of bioclimatic design for passive heating, cooling, lighting, and ventilation.
Green Plastics: An Introduction to the New Science of Biodegradable Plastics
This book provides a wealth of information about both biodegradable and conventional plastics.
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