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Bringing Nature Indoors: The Myths and Realities of Plants in Buildings

Bringing Nature Indoors: The Myths and Realities of Plants in Buildings

Some proponents of indoor plants promise that they will clean the air and promote occupant health and productivity. But will...
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Regulations Demanding Actual Data Are Leapfrogging LEED

Now that California and Washington, D.C., are mandating energy use reporting for commercial buildings, the designation “LEED Certified” should be...
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Foam-in-Place Polyurethane Insulation

Sprayed polyurethane foam offers several advantages over other forms of insulation, including R-value and airtightness. Installation, R-value, and ozone safety...
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Water Policies: Encouraging Conservation

Conserving water goes beyond building design and technology. Water use is governed by federal, state, and local policies, from maximum...
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Lime Stucco from American Clay Enterprises

American Clay Enterprises, known for its popular natural earth plaster, has introduced a setting lime stucco to the national market.
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Residential Siding Options

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Vinyl Siding Got a Bad Rap

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Residential Siding Options

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Vinyl Siding Got a Bad Rap

Ambar Corbridge says, “Anyone considering using vinyl siding or any PVC product should see the film "Blue Vinyl" (http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/bv.html) before making their decision.” More...


Historic Preservation and Green Building: A Lasting Relationship

John Beeson says, “Embodied Energy online calculator. http://www.thegreenestbuilding.org/ Now, this embodied energy calculator is based on the "Concept Model" presented in the Advisory Council on...” More...