Unbiased green building news and information from the most respected source in the industry. en-us http://www.buildinggreen.com/news/rss.cfm http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/3/If-You-Build-It-They-Will-Walk/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/3/If-You-Build-It-They-Will-Walk/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/4/Insurers-Ill-Prepared-for-Climate-Change-Survey-Finds/ Despite another historic year of extreme weather, most insurance companies still aren't facing climate risks. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/4/Insurers-Ill-Prepared-for-Climate-Change-Survey-Finds/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/5/Flame-Retardants-Go-Under-the-Microscope/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/5/Flame-Retardants-Go-Under-the-Microscope/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/11/Window-Film-An-Overlooked-Retrofit-Option/ In mild climates, window film pays for itself faster than more popular retrofits, an industry report argues. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/11/Window-Film-An-Overlooked-Retrofit-Option/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/15/Seattle-School-Earns-World-s-Fourth-Living-Building-Certification/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/15/Seattle-School-Earns-World-s-Fourth-Living-Building-Certification/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/19/Renewables-Jump-to-11-of-U-S-Energy-Production/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/19/Renewables-Jump-to-11-of-U-S-Energy-Production/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/22/New-Top-Ten-Plus-Award-Crowns-AIA-s-2013-Green-Projects/ This year's winners continue the theme of social consciousness, while the "plus" awards ultra-low energy consumption. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/22/New-Top-Ten-Plus-Award-Crowns-AIA-s-2013-Green-Projects/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/24/Competition-Asks-the-Public-to-Redesign-Rockaway/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/24/Competition-Asks-the-Public-to-Redesign-Rockaway/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/29/Magnetic-Bearing-Chillers-Cooling-without-Friction/ Magnetic-bearing chillers provide energy-efficient, quiet, and nearly maintenance-free operation. Environmental Building News/Product Review Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/29/Magnetic-Bearing-Chillers-Cooling-without-Friction/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/29/Heat-Pump-Clothes-Dryers-Really-Work-Study-Confirms/ The technology, prevalent in Europe, could be adapted for super-sized American laundry loads. Environmental Building News/Product News Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/29/Heat-Pump-Clothes-Dryers-Really-Work-Study-Confirms/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/29/CAFboard-Compressed-Straw-Panel-Is-Back/ Using American-made waste straw for wallboard, insulation, and acoustic applications, Stramit USA has brought back CAFboard. Environmental Building News/Product Review Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/29/CAFboard-Compressed-Straw-Panel-Is-Back/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/29/Whole-Building-Life-Cycle-Assessment-Taking-the-Measure-of-a-Green-Building/ Why we will never understand the true impact of our buildings—and how we should try to anyway Environmental Building News/Feature Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/29/Whole-Building-Life-Cycle-Assessment-Taking-the-Measure-of-a-Green-Building/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/29/Radiant-Barriers-and-Reflective-Insulation/ Shiny materials control radiant heat flow, but there is a great deal of misinformation about these systems. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/29/Radiant-Barriers-and-Reflective-Insulation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/26/Tired-Brain-Head-for-the-Trees/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/26/Tired-Brain-Head-for-the-Trees/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/26/World-s-First-LEED-for-Healthcare-Certification/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/4/26/World-s-First-LEED-for-Healthcare-Certification/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/6/EPA-Reveals-Chemicals-Used-in-Thousands-of-Products/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/6/EPA-Reveals-Chemicals-Used-in-Thousands-of-Products/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/7/Building-Owners-Responsible-for-Bird-Deaths-Judge-Rules/ A Toronto court tells owners of glass buildings that reflected light is a form of pollution, and they must mitigate bird deaths. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/7/Building-Owners-Responsible-for-Bird-Deaths-Judge-Rules/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/11/Royal-Institute-Recognizes-Passive-House-Founder/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/11/Royal-Institute-Recognizes-Passive-House-Founder/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/15/Home-Size-Appliance-Glut-Cancel-Out-Efficiency-Gains/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/15/Home-Size-Appliance-Glut-Cancel-Out-Efficiency-Gains/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/15/Energy-Could-Be-Twice-as-Thirsty-by-2035/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/15/Energy-Could-Be-Twice-as-Thirsty-by-2035/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/18/Schools-Cite-Health-as-a-Top-Reason-for-Going-Green/ A study shows health drives the school construction market—but many buildings lag far behind, another report laments. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/18/Schools-Cite-Health-as-a-Top-Reason-for-Going-Green/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/20/Bullitt-Center-Achieves-FSC-Project-Certification/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/20/Bullitt-Center-Achieves-FSC-Project-Certification/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/29/Stone-The-Original-Green-Building-Material/ Stone is natural and durable, emits no VOCs, requires almost no maintenance, and provides a connection to the earth and our history. Environmental Building News/Feature Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/29/Stone-The-Original-Green-Building-Material/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/29/Agepan-A-Vapor-Permeable-Wood-Based-Insulation-Board/ Builders are turning to an insulating sheathing imported from Europe to make walls that won't rot. Environmental Building News/Product Review Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/29/Agepan-A-Vapor-Permeable-Wood-Based-Insulation-Board/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/29/Self-Cleaning-Buildings-Brought-to-You-by-Smog-Eating-Technology/ New architectural panels and roof tiles break down smog, but the real reason to install them is that they stay clean. Environmental Building News/Product Review Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/29/Self-Cleaning-Buildings-Brought-to-You-by-Smog-Eating-Technology/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/26/Warm-Water-Cooling-Translates-to-Data-Center-Efficiency/ A government facility conducting renewable-energy research will capture and use its new data center's waste heat. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/26/Warm-Water-Cooling-Translates-to-Data-Center-Efficiency/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/26/Two-New-Resources-Help-Implement-LEED-ND/ New guidance helps local governments "zone in" sustainability measures like narrower streets, mixed use, and walkability. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/26/Two-New-Resources-Help-Implement-LEED-ND/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/26/Research-Connects-Cleaning-Jobs-with-Asthma/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/26/Research-Connects-Cleaning-Jobs-with-Asthma/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/29/Islandable-Solar-PV-For-Power-Outages/ With the right technology, a grid-connected solar-electric system can still provide electricity during power outages. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/29/Islandable-Solar-PV-For-Power-Outages/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/27/Global-Warming-Making-Outdoor-Labor-More-Dangerous/ Hot, humid conditions could make heavy labor such as construction unsafe to maintain for a full workday. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/27/Global-Warming-Making-Outdoor-Labor-More-Dangerous/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/28/NYC-Can-Slash-Emissions-by-Midcentury-Says-Report/ Using currently available building strategies and renewable-energy technology, the city could cut CO2 90% by 2050, authors argue. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/28/NYC-Can-Slash-Emissions-by-Midcentury-Says-Report/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/26/Presidio-Neighborhood-Is-First-LEED-ND-2009-Certified-Project/ The historic San Francisco redevelopment is the first to earn LEED for Neighborhood Development certification since the rating system was formally launched. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/26/Presidio-Neighborhood-Is-First-LEED-ND-2009-Certified-Project/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Energy-Modeling-Early-and-Often/ For the biggest energy and cost savings, model early in design and model often, say the experts. Environmental Building News/Feature Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Energy-Modeling-Early-and-Often/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Making-Sense-of-LEED-s-New-Formaldehyde-Ruling/ Does LEED's new ruling allowing added urea formaldehyde in some circumstances conflict with its Low-Emitting Materials credit? Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Making-Sense-of-LEED-s-New-Formaldehyde-Ruling/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Federal-Government-May-Abandon-LEED-Endorsement/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Federal-Government-May-Abandon-LEED-Endorsement/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Better-Hospital-Design-May-Reduce-Violence/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Better-Hospital-Design-May-Reduce-Violence/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Rural-Areas-Feel-Heat-from-Cities/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Rural-Areas-Feel-Heat-from-Cities/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Soot-Could-Be-Twice-as-Dangerous-as-Estimated/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Soot-Could-Be-Twice-as-Dangerous-as-Estimated/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Minneapolis-to-Require-Energy-Reporting/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Minneapolis-to-Require-Energy-Reporting/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Large-Format-Porcelain-Panels-Thin-Is-Beautiful/ Porcelain panels provide durability in large, flexible panels that can be used for exterior cladding or interior walls, countertops, or other solid surfaces. Environmental Building News/Product Review Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Large-Format-Porcelain-Panels-Thin-Is-Beautiful/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Sustainability-Too-Much-or-Not-Enough/ The drive toward sustainable design is a long one. Are we there yet? Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Sustainability-Too-Much-or-Not-Enough/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Domestic-Cats-Take-Biggest-Bite-out-of-Wildlife/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Domestic-Cats-Take-Biggest-Bite-out-of-Wildlife/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Toxic-Releases-Up-Overall-Despite-Progress-on-Emissions/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Toxic-Releases-Up-Overall-Despite-Progress-on-Emissions/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Many-States-Have-Yet-to-Adopt-Codes-Required-by-Stimulus/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Many-States-Have-Yet-to-Adopt-Codes-Required-by-Stimulus/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Lookin-for-the-Water-from-a-Deeper-Well/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Lookin-for-the-Water-from-a-Deeper-Well/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/California-Bill-Would-Address-Flame-Retardants-in-Insulation/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/California-Bill-Would-Address-Flame-Retardants-in-Insulation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Energy-Benefits-of-Temperfect-Chair-Take-Backseat-to-Comfort/ Like being in the hot seat? This office chair provides comfort with less energy than a space heater. Environmental Building News/Product Review Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/3/1/Energy-Benefits-of-Temperfect-Chair-Take-Backseat-to-Comfort/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/2/7/Controversial-Study-Probes-Reasons-for-Climate-Bill-Failure/ Who's to blame for the death of cap-and-trade? And what can environmentalists learn from it? Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/2/7/Controversial-Study-Probes-Reasons-for-Climate-Bill-Failure/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/2/22/NAHB-Green-Home-Standard-Ups-Ante-on-Energy-Water/ The NAHB Standard for homes has increased requirements with the release of its first update and offers new guidance for remodeling. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/2/22/NAHB-Green-Home-Standard-Ups-Ante-on-Energy-Water/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Waste-Water-Want-Water/ Options for small-scale, onsite wastewater treatment and reuse are improving—but can we solve a global crisis one building at a time? Environmental Building News/Feature Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Waste-Water-Want-Water/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Study-Learning-Can-Be-Harmed-by-Classroom-Design/ A new study from England identifies six design parameters with significant impacts on student performance. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Study-Learning-Can-Be-Harmed-by-Classroom-Design/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Sprout-Space-A-Healthier-Choice-for-Temporary-Classrooms/ Sprout Space provides an affordable, healthier alternative to mobile classrooms, most of which get used for more than five years. Environmental Building News/Projects Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Sprout-Space-A-Healthier-Choice-for-Temporary-Classrooms/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Hottest-Year-on-Record-Again/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Hottest-Year-on-Record-Again/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/AIA-Allows-Sustainability-Label-to-Expire/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/AIA-Allows-Sustainability-Label-to-Expire/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/New-Research-Shows-Walkable-Neighborhoods-Key-to-Health/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/New-Research-Shows-Walkable-Neighborhoods-Key-to-Health/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Deaths-Related-to-Air-Pollution-Increase-Worldwide/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Deaths-Related-to-Air-Pollution-Increase-Worldwide/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Residential-Infill-Development-Increasing/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Residential-Infill-Development-Increasing/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Energy-Efficiency-Tax-Credits-Reinstated/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Energy-Efficiency-Tax-Credits-Reinstated/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/EBie-Awards-Submissions-Due-in-February/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/EBie-Awards-Submissions-Due-in-February/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Ants-Absorb-Detectable-Levels-of-Phthalates/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Ants-Absorb-Detectable-Levels-of-Phthalates/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/BioBarrier-Offers-New-Approach-to-Treating-Wastewater-Onsite/ BioBarrier MBR creates high-quality effluent from wastewater that can be reused in non-potable applications. Environmental Building News/Product Review Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/BioBarrier-Offers-New-Approach-to-Treating-Wastewater-Onsite/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Sika-Submetering-Water-at-the-Fixture-Level/ New fixture-level water meters could be an affordable retrofit for gathering data on building-wide water consumption. Environmental Building News/Product Review Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Sika-Submetering-Water-at-the-Fixture-Level/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Water-Budgets-A-Holistic-Look-at-Efficiency/ Developing a water budget for a building can identify opportunities for savings that might otherwise go unnoticed. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Water-Budgets-A-Holistic-Look-at-Efficiency/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Adapting-Infrastructure-for-Density/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Adapting-Infrastructure-for-Density/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Cadmium-Rule-on-Hold-After-Industry-Pressure/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/28/Cadmium-Rule-on-Hold-After-Industry-Pressure/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/18/We-re-a-Long-Way-from-Whole-Building-Commissioning/ In our pursuit of high performance, a reader notes, don't lose sight of the true goal: serving occupants. Environmental Building News/Letters Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/18/We-re-a-Long-Way-from-Whole-Building-Commissioning/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/25/Taxpayers-Group-Targets-Federal-Government-s-Use-of-LEED/ Saying it aims to reduce government waste, the group requests emails sent between GSA and USGBC. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2013/1/25/Taxpayers-Group-Targets-Federal-Government-s-Use-of-LEED/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Getting-Flame-Retardants-Out-of-Foam-Insulation/ In an effort to eliminate the use of halogenated flame retardants, building code changes are being proposed by a group of fire experts, architects, chemists, and environmentalists. Environmental Building News/Feature Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Getting-Flame-Retardants-Out-of-Foam-Insulation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Green-Building-Sees-Growth-But-Fewer-Firms-Pursue-LEED/ As the economic benefits of green building become clear, firms move away from "doing the right thing" as the top reason for their work. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Green-Building-Sees-Growth-But-Fewer-Firms-Pursue-LEED/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/I-m-Feeling-Healthy-Google-Gives-3-Million-for-Toxicity-R-D/ Google shares its wealth and expertise to support healthy building materials. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/I-m-Feeling-Healthy-Google-Gives-3-Million-for-Toxicity-R-D/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/New-Index-Could-Bring-New-Investors-to-Green-Building/ Green property indices provide new ways for investors to target socially responsible real estate. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/New-Index-Could-Bring-New-Investors-to-Green-Building/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Solar-Power-Keeps-Getting-Cheaper/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Solar-Power-Keeps-Getting-Cheaper/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/An-Affordable-Plan-to-Cut-Power-Plant-Pollution/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/An-Affordable-Plan-to-Cut-Power-Plant-Pollution/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Pedestrians-and-Cyclists-Are-Good-for-Business/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Pedestrians-and-Cyclists-Are-Good-for-Business/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/New-Guide-Helps-Manufacturers-Phase-Out-Toxic-Ingredients/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/New-Guide-Helps-Manufacturers-Phase-Out-Toxic-Ingredients/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/New-Study-Ties-Vehicle-Exhaust-to-Autism/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/New-Study-Ties-Vehicle-Exhaust-to-Autism/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/LEED-for-Existing-Buildings-Recertification-Guidance-Arrives/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/LEED-for-Existing-Buildings-Recertification-Guidance-Arrives/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Template-Assisted-Crystallization-Scale-Prevention-Without-Salt/ Template Assisted Crystallization, a physical water treatment alternative to water softeners, prevents scale while avoiding major environmental drawbacks. Environmental Building News/Product Review Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Template-Assisted-Crystallization-Scale-Prevention-Without-Salt/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Making-Wall-Outlets-Safer-and-Smarter/ In addition to protecting against electric shock and fire, SafePlug uses RFID tags to help track energy use from individual appliances and turn them on and off remotely. Environmental Building News/Product Review Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Making-Wall-Outlets-Safer-and-Smarter/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Obesogens-A-Fatty-Issue/ A number of common chemicals are being found to influence the development of fat cells and contribute to obesity. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Obesogens-A-Fatty-Issue/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Big-Data-Can-Shrink-Footprint-with-DC-Power/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/Big-Data-Can-Shrink-Footprint-with-DC-Power/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Verifying-Performance-with-Building-Enclosure-Commissioning/ For a lot less than the cost of a lawsuit, BECx uses collaboration, design-to-occupancy reviews, and testing to ensure quality and high performance. Environmental Building News/Feature Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Verifying-Performance-with-Building-Enclosure-Commissioning/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/LEED-in-Public-Buildings-Sparks-Private-Sector-Demand/ A new study of California cities finds that adopting LEED for public buildings creates a 90% increase in private-sector LEED registrations. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/LEED-in-Public-Buildings-Sparks-Private-Sector-Demand/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Thawing-Permafrost-Could-Double-Earth-s-Atmospheric-Carbon/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Thawing-Permafrost-Could-Double-Earth-s-Atmospheric-Carbon/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Students-to-Learn-Building-Science-on-Mars/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Students-to-Learn-Building-Science-on-Mars/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/EPA-Releases-Guidelines-for-Healthier-Schools/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/EPA-Releases-Guidelines-for-Healthier-Schools/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/New-PV-Rating-System-Models-Real-World-Test-Conditions/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/New-PV-Rating-System-Models-Real-World-Test-Conditions/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Energy-Star-Certifies-26-of-New-Homes-in-2011/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Energy-Star-Certifies-26-of-New-Homes-in-2011/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Green-Roofs-Improve-Solar-Panel-Effciency/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Green-Roofs-Improve-Solar-Panel-Effciency/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Benchmarking-Savings-Add-Up-Quickly-Says-EPA/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Benchmarking-Savings-Add-Up-Quickly-Says-EPA/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Floor-Coating-Manufacturers-Are-Seeing-the-UV-Light/ UV-cured floor coatings contain no hazardous solvents, isocyanates, or BPA, and they cure instantly when exposed to UV light. Environmental Building News/Product Review Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Floor-Coating-Manufacturers-Are-Seeing-the-UV-Light/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/BuildingGreen-Announces-Top-10-Products-for-2013/ BuildingGreen, publisher of EBN, has announced its Top-10 Green Building Products for 2013, with a focus on resilience and building science. Environmental Building News/Product News Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/BuildingGreen-Announces-Top-10-Products-for-2013/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/The-Shape-of-Green-Aesthetics-Ecology-and-Design/ What should green buildings look like? The Shape of Green breaks new ground with a framework for exploring that elusive question. Environmental Building News/From the Library Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/The-Shape-of-Green-Aesthetics-Ecology-and-Design/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Discount-Rates-Pricing-Future-Environmental-Costs-Today/ How should present-day investments be evaluated in the context of far-off catastrophe? Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/11/29/Discount-Rates-Pricing-Future-Environmental-Costs-Today/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/10/26/The-Hidden-Science-of-High-Performance-Building-Assemblies/ Any four walls and a roof make an enclosure, but for efficiency, comfort, and durability, those elements have to be meticulously designed and installed. Environmental Building News/Feature Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/10/26/The-Hidden-Science-of-High-Performance-Building-Assemblies/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/10/26/Setting-Carbon-Footprint-Rules-for-Concrete/ New rules standardize how we calculate the carbon footprint and other impacts of concrete. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/10/26/Setting-Carbon-Footprint-Rules-for-Concrete/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/10/26/Remembering-Malcolm-Lewis/ Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/10/26/Remembering-Malcolm-Lewis/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/10/26/Make-Your-Buildings-WELL-A-New-Design-Standard-for-Health/ A new building standard applies wellness research to increase the focus on health in homes, hotels, and commercial buildings. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/10/26/Make-Your-Buildings-WELL-A-New-Design-Standard-for-Health/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/10/26/Imported-Refrigerant-Could-Be-Hot-Goods/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/10/26/Imported-Refrigerant-Could-Be-Hot-Goods/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/10/26/Another-Report-Questions-Feds-Carbon-Calculations/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/10/26/Another-Report-Questions-Feds-Carbon-Calculations/