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Binders in Manufactured Wood Products: Beyond Formaldehyde

Concerned about emissions regulations, the manufactured wood products industry is moving away from glues formulated with urea formaldehyde and phenol formaldehyde.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2007

Ground-Source Heat Pumps: Tapping the Earth's Mass

Ground-source heat pumps take advantage of stable temperatures just below the Earth's crust for energy-efficient heating and cooling.
Environmental Building News—September 1, 2007

Light-Emitting Diodes: Chasing White Light

LED lighting is becoming more energy-efficient and cost-effective, but it has not yet realized its potential for efficacy, and for wider applicability.
Environmental Building News—August 1, 2007

Volatile Organic Compounds: Definitions Matter

Because of how air-quality regulators define VOCs, judging a product's contribution to indoor air quality using only VOC content can be misleading.
Environmental Building News—July 1, 2007

Drywall Options: Paper-Faced, Monolithic, or Fiberglass-Faced?

Drywall types differ in cost, recyclability, and response to moisture and mold.
Environmental Building News—June 1, 2007

Insulated Concrete Forms

Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) are permanent forms for poured-concrete walls.
Environmental Building News—May 1, 2007
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