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Passive House Group Bans Certain Spray Foam Insulation

Passive House U.S. will no longer certify projects using spray-foam with high global warming potential.
Environmental Building News—December 9, 2011

LEED for Existing Buildings Outpacing New Construction

LEED-certified existing buildings overtake new construction based on cumulative square footage.
Environmental Building News—December 9, 2011

Existing Buildings a Promising Investment, Say Global Firms

Policies and creative financing tools are key to boosting building retrofits, says a World Economic Forum report.
Environmental Building News—December 1, 2011

“Safe” Flame Retardants Show Bioaccumulation Potential

Environmental Building News—December 1, 2011

Passive House U.S. Develops Separate North American Certification

Environmental Building News—December 1, 2011

Class Action Suit Seeks to Limit Smart Meter Use

Environmental Building News—December 1, 2011

Washing Synthetic Fabrics Pollutes Oceans with Plastic

Environmental Building News—December 1, 2011

“Biggest Loser” in Battle of the Buildings Boasts 63% Reduction

Environmental Building News—December 1, 2011

Traffic Exhaust May Cause Brain Damage

Environmental Building News—December 1, 2011

New Geothermal Hotspots Identified Throughout Eastern U.S.

Environmental Building News—December 1, 2011

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