Product News & Reviews

Powerhouse: Building-Integrated PV for Asphalt-Shingle Roofs

Dow’s Powerhouse solar shingles integrate seamlessly into asphalt-shingle residential roofs.
Environmental Building News—December 1, 2011

High-Performance Exterior Doors–Raising the Bar

Most green building standards go easy on exterior doors, but a few companies are offering high-performing products.
Environmental Building News—November 1, 2011

GU24: New Pin-Base for CFLs, LEDs

GU24 fixture-lamp combinations ensure that high efficacy lighting systems don’t revert to incandescents.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2011

Cost-Effective Analog-to-Digital Thermostat Retrofits

Switching to digital thermostats in existing buildings can be expensive and disruptive. Cypress Envirosystems offers a simple analog-to-digital solution.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2011

The World’s Most Efficient Solar Thermal Collector?

The Ritter XL solar thermal system combines the most efficient technology to generate hot water for commercial, multifamily, and district heating.
Environmental Building News—September 1, 2011

Porous Plus: Eco-Tek Pavers Include Regional Slag

Eco-Tek porous pavers offer recycled and regional content in addition to stormwater management.
Environmental Building News—September 1, 2011

Lightweight Drywall: More from Less

New lightweight drywall achieves up to 30% weight savings, easing installer fatigue and reducing transportation energy costs.
Environmental Building News—September 1, 2011

PVC-Free Resilient Flooring for Heavy Traffic

LifeLine CS is a low-VOC commercial resilient sheet flooring that uses a tough outer layer to minimize maintenance and improve durability.
Environmental Building News—August 1, 2011

LED Systems Provide Huge Energy Savings for Jobsite Lighting

New LED technology is revolutionizing lighting on construction sites, but investing in the high-performing fixtures is a challenge for contractors who are used to disposable strings of light bulbs.
Environmental Building News—August 1, 2011

Crystalline Technology Still Dominates PV Landscape

Crystalline PV produces more energy per square foot than thin-film but both are viable systems, so consider your space limitations as well as your energy needs and budget.
Environmental Building News—July 1, 2011

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