Features
What Makes a Product Green?
Lots of manufacturers call their products “green,” but are they? Here’s our guide to the high-performance attributes that matter.
Environmental Building News—February 1, 2012
Building Materials: What Makes a Product Green?
Environmental Building News—January 1, 2000
The Product Transparency Movement: Peeking Behind the Corporate Veil
Manufacturers are offering more product information than ever, but how can we know what to trust?
Environmental Building News—January 1, 2012
LEDs: The Future Is Here
LEDs have finally become an economically viable lighting option, but choosing the best products still takes knowledge and skill.
Environmental Building News—December 1, 2011
Occupant Engagement–Where Design Meets Performance
No matter how carefully you plan a retrofit or design a building, the occupants hold the keys to environmental performance. But design teams can help them unlock any building’s potential.
Environmental Building News—November 1, 2011
Better Choices in Low-Slope Roofing
There are big differences in environmental impacts of commercial roofing materials, but the biggest variable may be service life.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2011
Solar Thermal Hot Water, Heating, and Cooling
By creating heat instead of electricity, solar thermal achieves three times the efficiency of photovoltaics at a lower price.
Environmental Building News—September 1, 2011
Ten Strategies for Growth in a Recession
The economic collapse hit small and mid-sized design firms hard, but many with a green focus have adapted. We asked them to share their stories.
Environmental Building News—August 1, 2011
Energy-Efficient Multifamily Housing
Now you can get LEED, Energy Star, and other labels for designing or retrofitting high-performance multifamily buildings.
Environmental Building News—July 1, 2011
Making Windows Work Better
How to choose curtains, solar screens, awnings, and storm windows? The options are dizzying, but the right choice can cut energy bills.
Environmental Building News—June 1, 2011
