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/2012/5/2/Choosing-Windows-New-Report-Addresses-Performance-and-Cost/ BuildingGreen's new report—Better Window Decisions: Mastering the Performance and Cost Options—gives essential guidance on purchases and specifications. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/5/2/Choosing-Windows-New-Report-Addresses-Performance-and-Cost/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/5/9/Green-Globes-Tops-LEED-in-Federal-Review-But-Barely/ A new report suggests that Green Globes is slightly more robust than LEED when it comes to fulfilling federal green building requirements for new construction. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/5/9/Green-Globes-Tops-LEED-in-Federal-Review-But-Barely/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/5/14/Flame-Retardant-Rules-Result-of-Deception-Says-Investigation/ A new investigation reveals years of deceptive tactics by the flame retardant industry as well as its roots in Big Tobacco. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/5/14/Flame-Retardant-Rules-Result-of-Deception-Says-Investigation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/5/16/Facebook-for-Buildings-Brings-Honesty-Inside-the-Beltway/ The Honest Buildings real estate network is releasing data on more than 15,000 commercial and mixed-use buildings in the D.C. metro area. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/5/16/Facebook-for-Buildings-Brings-Honesty-Inside-the-Beltway/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Biobased-Materials-Not-Always-Greener/ We tend to think of biobased materials as inherently greener—but even "natural" and "rapidly renewable" materials can carry big environmental impacts. Environmental Building News/Feature Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Biobased-Materials-Not-Always-Greener/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Healing-Gardens-Make-Hospital-Stays-a-Walk-in-the-Park/ Healing gardens make hospitals more humane and contribute to healing and sustainable design—as well as the facility's bottom line. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Healing-Gardens-Make-Hospital-Stays-a-Walk-in-the-Park/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Mixed-News-for-Birds-Wind-Farms-and-Buildings/ Some conservation groups snipe about whether wind power is acceptable, while others take their complaints about glass buildings to court. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Mixed-News-for-Birds-Wind-Farms-and-Buildings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/EPA-New-Coal-Plants-Must-Limit-Greenhouse-Gases/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/EPA-New-Coal-Plants-Must-Limit-Greenhouse-Gases/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Federal-Government-Issues-Challenge-Fix-Our-Buildings/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Federal-Government-Issues-Challenge-Fix-Our-Buildings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/First-Net-Zero-Certifications-Awarded/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/First-Net-Zero-Certifications-Awarded/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/U-S-Carbon-Emissions-Resume-Rise-in-Latest-EPA-Inventor/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/U-S-Carbon-Emissions-Resume-Rise-in-Latest-EPA-Inventor/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Urbanist-Manifesto-Report-Promotes-DIY-Urban-Repair/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Urbanist-Manifesto-Report-Promotes-DIY-Urban-Repair/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/IgCC-Green-Model-Code-Released/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/IgCC-Green-Model-Code-Released/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/European-Windows-for-Passive-House-Buildings/ High-performance European windows are better than American windows in part because of differences in how windows are tested. Environmental Building News/Product Review Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/European-Windows-for-Passive-House-Buildings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Certification-Gets-Small-Wind-Turbine-Market-Turning/ Exaggerated claims from some turbine manufacturers undermine confidence in the wind energy industry, but certification levels the playing field, and government rebates encourage market growth. Environmental Building News/Product Review Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Certification-Gets-Small-Wind-Turbine-Market-Turning/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Why-s-That-on-the-Red-List/ Ever wonder why copper and Neoprene are flagged in some green building red lists and rating systems? Although they aren't the worst offenders, they're flagged for a good reason. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Why-s-That-on-the-Red-List/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Report-For-Cleaner-Cheaper-Transport-Electric-Vehicles-Are-Key/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Report-For-Cleaner-Cheaper-Transport-Electric-Vehicles-Are-Key/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Speed-Bumps-for-Sunlight-Could-Improve-Solar-Cells/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Speed-Bumps-for-Sunlight-Could-Improve-Solar-Cells/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/New-Rating-System-Envisions-Sustainable-Infrastructure/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/New-Rating-System-Envisions-Sustainable-Infrastructure/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/RACE-to-Give-Solar-Decathlon-a-Run-for-Its-Money/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/RACE-to-Give-Solar-Decathlon-a-Run-for-Its-Money/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Closing-the-Loop-at-Green-Mountain-College/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Closing-the-Loop-at-Green-Mountain-College/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Building-Owners-Embrace-Sharing-Economy-with-2030-Districts/ By sharing resources, building owners in 2030 districts amplify the impact of efficiency upgrades while shrinking their collective environmental footprint. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/30/Building-Owners-Embrace-Sharing-Economy-with-2030-Districts/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/19/Equity-Community-Featured-in-AIA-COTE-Top-Ten-for-2012/ This year's AIA–COTE Top Ten winners include a number of adaptive reuse projects and highlight community ties, social equity, and attentiveness to water issues on par with what we've customarily seen for energy performance. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/4/19/Equity-Community-Featured-in-AIA-COTE-Top-Ten-for-2012/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Doing-Daylighting-Right/ Harvesting daylight is a popular way to save energy and promote productivity. But getting it wrong is all too easy—and can have the opposite effects. Environmental Building News/Feature Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Doing-Daylighting-Right/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Zero-Energy-Buildings-Attainable-Across-Climates-Researchers-Say/ Zero-energy commercial buildings are becoming more mainstream and don't need to cost more, according to a recent report from the New Buildings Institute. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Zero-Energy-Buildings-Attainable-Across-Climates-Researchers-Say/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/FTC-Cracks-Down-on-Seriously-Exaggerated-Window-Claims/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/FTC-Cracks-Down-on-Seriously-Exaggerated-Window-Claims/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Tracking-Water-Footprints-in-a-Thirsty-World/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Tracking-Water-Footprints-in-a-Thirsty-World/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/President-Obama-Gives-Biobased-Products-a-Boost/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/President-Obama-Gives-Biobased-Products-a-Boost/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Diesel-Exhaust-Associated-with-Lung-Cancer-Deaths/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Diesel-Exhaust-Associated-with-Lung-Cancer-Deaths/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/First-Three-Sustainable-Sites-Projects-Certified/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/First-Three-Sustainable-Sites-Projects-Certified/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/PVC-Factory-Rule-Falls-Short-of-Expectations/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/PVC-Factory-Rule-Falls-Short-of-Expectations/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Report-Real-Time-Feedback-Encourages-Electricity-Savings/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Report-Real-Time-Feedback-Encourages-Electricity-Savings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/For-New-Alkyd-Paints-Oil-and-Water-Do-Mix/ Waterborne alkyd paints offer the durability, cleanability, and scratch resistance of conventional alkyd paints without toxic solvents and cleaners, high VOC levels, or disposal problems. Environmental Building News/Product Review Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/For-New-Alkyd-Paints-Oil-and-Water-Do-Mix/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Curtainwalls-Aren-t-Efficient-But-They-re-Improving/ With advanced curtainwall systems, energy concerns and aesthetics find common ground—but we still need to handle glass with care. Environmental Building News/Product Review Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Curtainwalls-Aren-t-Efficient-But-They-re-Improving/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Radon-Risks-and-Prevention/ Radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., can get into our homes and bodies without us knowing it—and its presence doesn't depend on geology or locale. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/26/Radon-Risks-and-Prevention/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/16/Green-Buildings-Should-Bounce-Back-Says-Resilience-Report/ Does climate adaptation mean we're giving up the fight against global warming? No, says USGBC: resilience and green building go hand in hand. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/16/Green-Buildings-Should-Bounce-Back-Says-Resilience-Report/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/16/Worker-Safety-on-LEED-Projects-Questioned/ A 2009 study found no difference in worker safety on LEED projects, but a new study asks what factors might make LEED construction sites less safe, drawing a link from design to worker safety. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/16/Worker-Safety-on-LEED-Projects-Questioned/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/21/Tracking-Water-Footprints-in-a-Thirsty-World/ Americans consume more than double the "virtual water" of the average world citizen. Agriculture, including cotton and beef, is mostly to blame. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/21/Tracking-Water-Footprints-in-a-Thirsty-World/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/29/Pollution-Concerns-Spawn-Salmon-Safe-Accreditation-for-Contractors/ Salmon-Safe's new accreditation program recognizes contractors whose practices minimize runoff and water pollution. Environmental Building News/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/3/29/Pollution-Concerns-Spawn-Salmon-Safe-Accreditation-for-Contractors/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Resilient-Design-Smarter-Building-for-a-Turbulent-Future/ Resilience is the new green. With decades of green building experience, we are ready to face climate change. Environmental Building News/Feature Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Resilient-Design-Smarter-Building-for-a-Turbulent-Future/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/2030-Carbon-Targets-May-Be-Within-Reach/ Architects and designers may be on track to meet 2030 carbon goals, says Ed Mazria's Architecture 2030. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/2030-Carbon-Targets-May-Be-Within-Reach/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/U-S-Group-Will-Relax-Passive-House-Standard/ The stringent Passive House standard may be losing some of its rigor in the U.S. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/U-S-Group-Will-Relax-Passive-House-Standard/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Federal-Judge-Rules-Against-Albuquerque-Energy-Code/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Federal-Judge-Rules-Against-Albuquerque-Energy-Code/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Nanomaterials-a-Sizable-Concern-Says-National-Academy/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Nanomaterials-a-Sizable-Concern-Says-National-Academy/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Public-Distaste-an-Obstacle-to-Direct-Wastewater-Recycling/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Public-Distaste-an-Obstacle-to-Direct-Wastewater-Recycling/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Bank-Deems-Multifamily-Retrofits-a-Good-Investment/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Bank-Deems-Multifamily-Retrofits-a-Good-Investment/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Wetlands-Restoration-Failing-to-Reestablish-Pristine-Condition/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Wetlands-Restoration-Failing-to-Reestablish-Pristine-Condition/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Measuring-Drywall-Against-Environmental-Standards/ Drywall is one of the most ubiquitous building materials. A new UL standard aims to reduce its energy impact and toxicity in landfills. Environmental Building News/Product Review Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Measuring-Drywall-Against-Environmental-Standards/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Ductal-Stretching-the-Performance-and-Durability-of-Concrete/ Ductal is an ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) that is thin, lightweight, and made to last 1,000 years without traditional steel reinforcement. Environmental Building News/Product Review Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Ductal-Stretching-the-Performance-and-Durability-of-Concrete/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/How-Smart-Windows-Work/ Smart windows have a lot of energy-saving potential, but can they really pass the test in the marketplace? Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/How-Smart-Windows-Work/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/NYC-Reshapes-Its-DNA-with-Building-Code-Revisions/ Onsite renewables and jobsite lighting are key issues in the radical new NYC building code. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/NYC-Reshapes-Its-DNA-with-Building-Code-Revisions/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Phthalate-Free-Vinyl-Flooring-One-Step-Closer-to-Mainstream/ Environmental Building News/Product News Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Phthalate-Free-Vinyl-Flooring-One-Step-Closer-to-Mainstream/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Energy-Star-Pioneer-Sam-Rashkin-to-Receive-Hanley-Award/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Energy-Star-Pioneer-Sam-Rashkin-to-Receive-Hanley-Award/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/The-Greening-of-Meetings-Event-Venues-Get-Sustainable/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/The-Greening-of-Meetings-Event-Venues-Get-Sustainable/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Builders-Challenge-2-Broadens-Scope-Raises-Bar-in-High-Performance-Construction/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Builders-Challenge-2-Broadens-Scope-Raises-Bar-in-High-Performance-Construction/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Nation-s-Capital-Continues-to-Shine-in-LEED-Rankings/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/Nation-s-Capital-Continues-to-Shine-in-LEED-Rankings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/ULI-Greenprint-Center-to-Help-Measure-Portfolio-Energy-Performance/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/28/ULI-Greenprint-Center-to-Help-Measure-Portfolio-Energy-Performance/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/6/NSF-Offers-GreenScreen-to-Promote-Safer-Chemicals/ GreenScreen could finally help us move from the "red list" system to truly safer chemicals. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/6/NSF-Offers-GreenScreen-to-Promote-Safer-Chemicals/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/9/Remembering-Dariush-Arasteh/ Peter Yost remembers a passionate colleague, Dariush Arasteh, who died last week after a long illness. Environmental Building News/From the Editors Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/9/Remembering-Dariush-Arasteh/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/What-Makes-a-Product-Green/ Lots of manufacturers call their products "green," but are they? Here's our guide to the high-performance attributes that matter. Environmental Building News/Feature Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/What-Makes-a-Product-Green/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/For-Cheap-Solar-Look-to-Laws-Not-Labs/ New solar technologies make great headlines, but the real answer to cheap PV is government intervention. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/For-Cheap-Solar-Look-to-Laws-Not-Labs/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/Architects-Fight-Obesity-Epidemic-Through-Active-Design/ The built environment is responsible for childhood obesity, but designers are trying to change that. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/Architects-Fight-Obesity-Epidemic-Through-Active-Design/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/EPA-Approves-Hydrocarbon-Refrigerants-for-Home-Appliances/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/EPA-Approves-Hydrocarbon-Refrigerants-for-Home-Appliances/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/HUD-Funds-Sustainable-Communities/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/HUD-Funds-Sustainable-Communities/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/NYC-Benchmarks-Buildings-Finds-Room-for-Improvement/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/NYC-Benchmarks-Buildings-Finds-Room-for-Improvement/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/Net-Zero-Mart-Big-Box-Design-Guide-Offers-50-Energy-Savings/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/Net-Zero-Mart-Big-Box-Design-Guide-Offers-50-Energy-Savings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/HydroGap-Drainable-Housewrap-Doubles-as-Air-Barrier/ HydroGap housewrap creates a free-draining air space without fussy rainscreen detailing—and serves as an air and weather barrier too. Environmental Building News/Product Review Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/HydroGap-Drainable-Housewrap-Doubles-as-Air-Barrier/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/Soltecture-Offers-Option-for-Photovoltaic-Fac-ades/ Soltecture's Corium CIGS BIPV system allows thin-film panels to be integrated into building façades and can be used with Focus Material's BIPV mounting systems. Environmental Building News/Product Review Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/Soltecture-Offers-Option-for-Photovoltaic-Fac-ades/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/What-Is-Building-Science-Anyway/ Building science is an integrated discipline that stands many conventional design and construction ideas on their heads. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/What-Is-Building-Science-Anyway/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/Historic-Mercury-Standards-Will-Clean-Up-Power-Grid/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/Historic-Mercury-Standards-Will-Clean-Up-Power-Grid/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/Failing-Water-Infrastructure-Drains-Economy-Report-Warns/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/Failing-Water-Infrastructure-Drains-Economy-Report-Warns/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/More-Sustainable-Housing-Options-Could-Bolster-Economy/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/More-Sustainable-Housing-Options-Could-Bolster-Economy/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/Changing-Demographics-Could-Lead-to-More-Sustainable-Communities/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/2/2/Changing-Demographics-Could-Lead-to-More-Sustainable-Communities/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/1/5/Cadmus-Acquires-CTG/ Cadmus acquires CTG while Thornton Tomasetti acquires Fore Solutions, creating building performance forces to be reckoned with. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/1/5/Cadmus-Acquires-CTG/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/1/20/Study-Fabric-Ducts-Increase-HVAC-Efficiency/ New study shows fabric ducts are more efficient than metal by a long shot. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/1/20/Study-Fabric-Ducts-Increase-HVAC-Efficiency/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/1/24/Retrofit-Usually-Greener-Than-New-Construction-Study-Says/ Building reuse has environmental benefits over new construction, but there are important exceptions and caveats. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/1/24/Retrofit-Usually-Greener-Than-New-Construction-Study-Says/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/1/30/Energy-Star-Pioneer-Sam-Rashkin-to-Receive-Hanley-Award/ Sam Rashkin will be the third green building leader to receive the prestigious Hanley Award. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/1/30/Energy-Star-Pioneer-Sam-Rashkin-to-Receive-Hanley-Award/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/The-Transparency-Movement-Peeking-Behind-the-Corporate-Veil/ Manufacturers are offering more product information than ever, but how can we know what to trust? Environmental Building News/Feature Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/The-Transparency-Movement-Peeking-Behind-the-Corporate-Veil/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Report-For-Better-Buildings-We-Need-Better-Data/ With CBECS fading, where can we turn for reliable building performance data? Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Report-For-Better-Buildings-We-Need-Better-Data/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/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/What's Happening Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Passive-House-Group-Bans-Certain-Spray-Foam-Insulation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Airblade-Claims-Lower-Impact-Than-Paper-Towels/ If you thought paper towels were a better option than the hand dryer, think again. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Airblade-Claims-Lower-Impact-Than-Paper-Towels/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Obama-Announces-4-Billion-Retrofit-Investment/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Obama-Announces-4-Billion-Retrofit-Investment/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/EPA-Less-Lead-in-Air-But-Still-a-Danger-to-Millions/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/EPA-Less-Lead-in-Air-But-Still-a-Danger-to-Millions/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Air-Pollution-May-Cause-More-Severe-Precipitation/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Air-Pollution-May-Cause-More-Severe-Precipitation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/IFMA-Launches-Online-Benchmarking-Exchange/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/IFMA-Launches-Online-Benchmarking-Exchange/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Solar-Modules-Power-Solar-Manufacturing-in-Nevada/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Solar-Modules-Power-Solar-Manufacturing-in-Nevada/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/First-National-Standard-for-Graywater-Systems/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/First-National-Standard-for-Graywater-Systems/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Walk-Score-Tool-Now-Measures-Actual-Pedestrian-Routes/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Walk-Score-Tool-Now-Measures-Actual-Pedestrian-Routes/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Stain-Resistant-Chemicals-May-Contribute-to-ADHD/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Stain-Resistant-Chemicals-May-Contribute-to-ADHD/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Battery-Companies-Fully-Charged-After-Merger/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Battery-Companies-Fully-Charged-After-Merger/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Survey-Shows-Majority-Aware-of-Incandescent-Phase-Out/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Survey-Shows-Majority-Aware-of-Incandescent-Phase-Out/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Prize-Winning-LED-Outdoor-Area-Light/ EvoLucia's SCH cobra head uses the company's "Aimed Optics" technology to direct light from the LEDs onto an even pattern on the ground, maximizing the efficacy of the light. Environmental Building News/Product Review Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Prize-Winning-LED-Outdoor-Area-Light/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/BioPCM-Finally-a-Low-Cost-Practical-Phase-Change-Material/ A sea change for phase-change materials? BioPCM brings phase change into the 21st century with biobased mats. Environmental Building News/Product Review Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/BioPCM-Finally-a-Low-Cost-Practical-Phase-Change-Material/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Sharing-the-Skyline-with-Birds/ Buildings are major killers of birds, but thoughtful design can help. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/27/Sharing-the-Skyline-with-Birds/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/9/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/What's Happening Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/9/Passive-House-Group-Bans-Certain-Spray-Foam-Insulation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/9/LEED-Existing-Buildings-Outpacing-New-Construction/ LEED-certified existing buildings overtake new construction based on cumulative square footage. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/9/LEED-Existing-Buildings-Outpacing-New-Construction/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/20/Congress-Halts-Military-Spending-on-LEED/ Congress rejects federal LEED Gold requirements in new military spending bill; Maine effectively bans LEED. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/20/Congress-Halts-Military-Spending-on-LEED/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/10/Video-Making-the-Green-Insulation-Choice-for-Your-Project/ If you are confronted with choosing insulation in an upcoming building project, you won't want to miss this video. EBN Continuing Education/What's Happening Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/10/Video-Making-the-Green-Insulation-Choice-for-Your-Project/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/1/LEDs-The-Future-Is-Here-CE-Course/ LEDs have finally become an economically viable lighting option, but choosing the best products still takes knowledge and skill. EBN Continuing Education/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/12/1/LEDs-The-Future-Is-Here-CE-Course/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/LEDs-The-Future-Is-Here/ LEDs have finally become an economically viable lighting option, but choosing the best LED products still takes knowledge and skill. Environmental Building News/Feature Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/LEDs-The-Future-Is-Here/