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
Measuring Energy Use in Buildings: Do Our Metrics Really Add Up?
How much energy our buildings use matters a great deal, but figuring out how to measure that use and compare it from building to building is tricky. Here's a guide to key metrics and how to use them.
Environmental Building News—May 1, 2011
Re-Framing Sustainability: Green Structural Engineering
Want to design the greenest building possible? Get a handle on the best structural options available to you, and invite a creative structural engineer to join your team.
Environmental Building News—April 1, 2011
The Chemicals on Our Carpets and Textiles
The array of water-, dirt-, and mold-repellent chemicals added to carpeting and fabrics is dizzying. Which are causes for concern, and how can we minimize exposure?
Environmental Building News—March 1, 2011
Choosing Windows: Looking Through the Options
We ask a lot from windows: energy efficiency, aesthetics, durability, affordability, and more. Which window frame materials and low-e glazing options balance these choices best? This article explores all the options and decodes the performance labels we see when buying windows.
Environmental Building News—February 1, 2011
A Green Building Wish List: Policies, Trends, and Products for 2011 and Beyond
Guaranteed energy performance of homes. Rapidly renewable materials that don't compete with food production. These are just a couple of the new developments we explore that would help the building industry clean up its act.
Environmental Building News—January 1, 2011
