A Wider View of Social Justice
Reader Raphael Sperry argues that addressing social justice goes beyond single buildings.
Environmental Building News—December 1, 2009
Drinking the Heat Pump Kool-Aid
Reader Thomas McGrath questions the choice of heat pumps over other forms of space heating.
Environmental Building News—November 1, 2009
Polystyrene's Track Record
Steve Russell, of the American Chemistry Council, suggests that the hazards associated with polystyrene are being overblown.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2009
Watch for Other Toxics
Two architects argue that some of the alternatives to polystyrene, such as polyurethane, come with their own hazards.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2009
HBCD Isn’t the Only Problem
Tom Lent argues that we should be looking beyond HBCD when thinking about toxic chemicals.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2009
Polystyrene Chemicals Widespread
Polystyrene chemicals may be more widespread than most people think.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2009
Changing Practices
A reader reports on changing his building practices with inspiration from Environmental Building News.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2009
Rethinking Polystyrene Insulation
We should avoid using polystyrene made with the flame retardant HBCD in our buildings, using rigid mineral wool, polyurethane, cellulose, or other alternatives instead.
Environmental Building News—August 1, 2009
R-etro Leaves Some Gaps Unfilled
Reader Paul Eldrenkamp argues that although the R-etro foam insulation system makes installation easy, it doesn't make tricky detailing any easier.
Environmental Building News—August 1, 2009
BuildingGreen Launches LEEDuser
LEEDuser, BuildingGreen's new online resource, provides tips, strategies, and a documentation toolkit for project teams pursuing LEED certification.
Environmental Building News—July 1, 2009
