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/2009/6/30/Buildings-on-Ice-Making-the-Case-for-Thermal-Energy-Storage/ Thermal energy storage uses ice to shift daytime cooling loads to nighttime, when electricity costs are lower. You may be able to reduce the size of chillers as a result, saving money and energy and lowering the environmental footprint of a building Environmental Building News/Feature Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Buildings-on-Ice-Making-the-Case-for-Thermal-Energy-Storage/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/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/From the Editors Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/BuildingGreen-Launches-LEEDuser/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/ASHRAE-Standard-189-Close-to-Complete/ After a few bumps in the road, Standard 189 is close to complete, having surpassed its original goal as a minimum, code-enforceable standard. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/ASHRAE-Standard-189-Close-to-Complete/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/The-Level-on-BIFMA-s-Furniture-Certification/ BIFMA's multi-attribute standard offers a high bar for certifying furniture, but its success depends on its transparency moving forward. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/The-Level-on-BIFMA-s-Furniture-Certification/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Green-Schools-May-Get-a-Boost-in-2009/ A bill making its way through Congress may make energy-efficient and green school retrofits easier to fund. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Green-Schools-May-Get-a-Boost-in-2009/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Restrictions-on-Widely-Used-Chemicals-Sought/ Seven chemicals, including the flame retardant HBCD that is used in polystyrene insulation, are being recommended for inclusion in the EU's REACH "Authorization List." Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Restrictions-on-Widely-Used-Chemicals-Sought/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/USGBC-and-CCI-Partner-to-Promote-Green-Urban-Development/ The Clinton Climate Initiative and the U.S. Green Building Council have partnered to support carbon-neutral and environmentally friendly urban development. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/USGBC-and-CCI-Partner-to-Promote-Green-Urban-Development/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/EPA-Moving-Forward-With-Endocrine-Disruptor-Screening/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/EPA-Moving-Forward-With-Endocrine-Disruptor-Screening/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/SolFocus-CPV-Modules-First-to-Meet-Key-Industry-Standard/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/SolFocus-CPV-Modules-First-to-Meet-Key-Industry-Standard/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/ASHRAE-Releases-Standard-for-Moisture-Control-Design-Analysis/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/ASHRAE-Releases-Standard-for-Moisture-Control-Design-Analysis/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/FSC-Certified-Bamboo-Eligible-for-Certified-Wood-LEED-Credit/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/FSC-Certified-Bamboo-Eligible-for-Certified-Wood-LEED-Credit/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Carbon-Dioxide-Emissions-Fall-in-2008/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Carbon-Dioxide-Emissions-Fall-in-2008/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Enterprise-Gets-More-Funding-for-Affordable-Green-Housing/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Enterprise-Gets-More-Funding-for-Affordable-Green-Housing/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Green-Roofs-Continue-to-Proliferate/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Green-Roofs-Continue-to-Proliferate/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Convia-s-Energy-Management-Platform/ Convia and Wiremold have partnered to provide a modular, highly adjustable energy distribution infrastructure and reporting tool. Environmental Building News/Product Review Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Convia-s-Energy-Management-Platform/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Thermal-Bridging/ Thermal bridging, when one material conducts heat much better than materials around it, can reduce the effectiveness of insulation to a surprising extent. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/30/Thermal-Bridging/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/The-Living-Building-Challenge-Can-It-Really-Change-the-World/ The Living Building Challenge, with its stringent, all-or-nothing requirements, is out to change the way we build. But is it actually achievable? Environmental Building News/Feature Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/The-Living-Building-Challenge-Can-It-Really-Change-the-World/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Defining-the-Goal/ A series of deceptively simple challenges have attempted to clarify what "green" building is, but have failed to set truly measurable goals. Environmental Building News/From the Editors Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Defining-the-Goal/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Dirty-Dozen-List-of-POPs-Expanded/ Nine chemicals have been added to the "dirty dozen" list of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), including the pent and octa forms of PBDE flame retardant and the fluoropolymer PFOS. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Dirty-Dozen-List-of-POPs-Expanded/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Cities-Move-to-Improve-Energy-Efficiency/ Three cities have released plans that would require energy-efficient retrofits of existing buildings. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Cities-Move-to-Improve-Energy-Efficiency/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Green-Standard-Registers-First-Environmental-Product-Declaration/ Nonprofit organization The Green Standard is registering ISO-compliant environmental product declarations, starting with InterflacFLOR's Convert carpet products. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Green-Standard-Registers-First-Environmental-Product-Declaration/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Invista-Will-Pay-500-Million-to-Clean-Up-Former-DuPont-Facilities/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Invista-Will-Pay-500-Million-to-Clean-Up-Former-DuPont-Facilities/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Florida-Developer-Plans-All-Solar-City/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Florida-Developer-Plans-All-Solar-City/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Chicago-s-FBI-Building-Earns-First-Platinum-LEED-EBOM-Certification/ A strong partnership between owner and tenant helped the FBI's Chicago Regional Office earn the first Platinum LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance certification. Environmental Building News/Projects Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Chicago-s-FBI-Building-Earns-First-Platinum-LEED-EBOM-Certification/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/EPA-to-Limit-Emissions-from-Cement-Production/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/EPA-to-Limit-Emissions-from-Cement-Production/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/New-York-County-Restricts-Lawn-Fertilizers/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/New-York-County-Restricts-Lawn-Fertilizers/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Memorial-for-Gail-Lindsey-to-Be-Held-in-June/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Memorial-for-Gail-Lindsey-to-Be-Held-in-June/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Agriboard-Plant-Destroyed/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Agriboard-Plant-Destroyed/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Daytime-Light-Pollution-From-Buildings-May-Harm-Wildlife/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Daytime-Light-Pollution-From-Buildings-May-Harm-Wildlife/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Manufacturers-Join-Forces-to-Build-Recycling-Plant/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Manufacturers-Join-Forces-to-Build-Recycling-Plant/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Biophilic-Design-Wins-Book-Award/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Biophilic-Design-Wins-Book-Award/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Navien-Condensing-Tankless-Water-Heaters/ Navien's demand water heaters use conventional and condensing stainless steel heat exchangers to produce hot water with an industry-best 0.98 energy factor. Environmental Building News/Product Review Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Navien-Condensing-Tankless-Water-Heaters/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Retrofitting-Exterior-Foam-on-Existing-Walls/ The R-etro System from Quad-Lock makes installing exterior foam for deep-energy retrofits easier and less expensive. Environmental Building News/Product Review Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Retrofitting-Exterior-Foam-on-Existing-Walls/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/2030-E2/ This online tool will help firms measure projects against the 2030 Challenge baselines. Environmental Building News/From the Library Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/2030-E2/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Brominated-Flame-Retardants/ Keeping furnishings, appliances, and building materials from catching fire and burning up is important, but many flame retardants aren't good for us or the environment. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/5/29/Brominated-Flame-Retardants/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/1/BuildingGreen-Offers-LEED-AP-Practice-Exam/ BuildingGreen is making its unofficial LEED for New Construction Accredited Professional (LEED AP) practice exam available to BuildingGreen Suite members hoping to take the exam before it changes on June 30, 2009. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/6/1/BuildingGreen-Offers-LEED-AP-Practice-Exam/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/The-Folly-of-Building-Integrated-Wind/ Wind turbines on buildings could produce electricity where it's needed and catch high winds above ground level. However, wind turbulence, safety, cost, and poor performance all make building-integrated wind a limited strategy. Environmental Building News/Feature Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/The-Folly-of-Building-Integrated-Wind/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Save-the-Icing-for-Last/ Before considering high-profile features such as wind turbines and photovoltaic arrays, we should focus on the basics of green building. Environmental Building News/From the Editors Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Save-the-Icing-for-Last/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/EPA-to-Mandate-Emissions-Reporting/ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule requiring large businesses, raw material producers, and manufacturers to report greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/EPA-to-Mandate-Emissions-Reporting/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Energy-Simulation-Packages-Updated/ Leading BIM providers Autodesk and Bentley Systems have released new software bundles to solidify their energy modeling offerings: Autodesk providing feedback early in the design process and Bentley offering high-power tools for later analyses. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Energy-Simulation-Packages-Updated/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Flame-Retardant-Chemical-Found-in-All-U-S-Coastal-Waters/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Flame-Retardant-Chemical-Found-in-All-U-S-Coastal-Waters/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Water-Stewardship-Label-in-the-Works/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Water-Stewardship-Label-in-the-Works/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/HUD-and-DOT-Coordinating-Efforts/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/HUD-and-DOT-Coordinating-Efforts/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Indiana-Development-First-to-Certify-Through-NAHB/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Indiana-Development-First-to-Certify-Through-NAHB/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/GBI-and-AIA-Pledge-Cooperation/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/GBI-and-AIA-Pledge-Cooperation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/YouthBuild-Event-Gives-Rise-to-a-Green-House-in-D-C/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/YouthBuild-Event-Gives-Rise-to-a-Green-House-in-D-C/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/ASHRAE-Launches-Commissioning-Agent-Certification/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/ASHRAE-Launches-Commissioning-Agent-Certification/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Phoenix-Aiming-for-Carbon-Neutrality/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Phoenix-Aiming-for-Carbon-Neutrality/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Green-Leaders-Start-Consulting-Firm/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Green-Leaders-Start-Consulting-Firm/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Good-Housekeeping-Seal-Goes-Green/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Good-Housekeeping-Seal-Goes-Green/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/AIA-Announces-Top-Ten-Green-Projects-for-2009/ AIA-COTE has announced the winners of its annual Top Ten Green Projects competition. Environmental Building News/Awards & Competitions Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/AIA-Announces-Top-Ten-Green-Projects-for-2009/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Nexterra-NSF-140-Certified-Commercial-Carpet-Tiles/ Bolyu and Cambridge carpet tiles with Nexterra backing were the first carpets certified to NSF 140-2007e, achieving the platinum level. Environmental Building News/Product Review Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Nexterra-NSF-140-Certified-Commercial-Carpet-Tiles/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/PureBond-Exempt-From-CARB-Testing-Requirements/ Environmental Building News/Product News Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/PureBond-Exempt-From-CARB-Testing-Requirements/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Adaptive-Thermal-Comfort/ Adaptive thermal comfort broadens our understanding of the comfort zone by accounting for human behavior and perception, and factors like amount of clothing and air movement. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/29/Adaptive-Thermal-Comfort/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/16/AIA-Announces-Top-Ten-Green-Projects-for-2009/ AIA-COTE has announced the winners of its annual Top Ten Green Projects competition. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/4/16/AIA-Announces-Top-Ten-Green-Projects-for-2009/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Cost-Effective-Green-Retrofits-Opportunities-for-Savings-in-Existing-Buildings/ Between lighting, water use, mechanical systems, the building envelope, and occupant health, existing buildings are rife with cost-effective retrofits and operational opportunities that also offer environmental benefits. Improvements range from the painfully obvious to the more complex and involved. Environmental Building News/Feature Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Cost-Effective-Green-Retrofits-Opportunities-for-Savings-in-Existing-Buildings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Remembering-Greg-Franta/ Greg Franta, FAIA, not only inspired green builders, he made them laugh. Environmental Building News/From the Editors Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Remembering-Greg-Franta/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/NAIOP-Study-Shows-that-Saving-Energy-Takes-Know-How/ A study commissioned by NAIOP argues that the 30%–50% energy savings called for by many organizations is not cost effective, but critics say the study is full of holes. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/NAIOP-Study-Shows-that-Saving-Energy-Takes-Know-How/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/ASHRAE-to-Launch-Building-Performance-Label/ A proposed labeling system from ASHRAE would expand Energy Star building performance metrics to a wider group of buildings. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/ASHRAE-to-Launch-Building-Performance-Label/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Dates-Announced-for-LEED-2009-Launch-LEED-AP-Exam/ USGBC has announced a launch date for LEED 2009 as well as dates for the retooled LEED Accredited Professional exams. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Dates-Announced-for-LEED-2009-Launch-LEED-AP-Exam/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Retrofitting-Professionals-Get-an-Industry-Association/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Retrofitting-Professionals-Get-an-Industry-Association/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/USGBC-Puts-Scot-Horst-in-Charge-of-LEED/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/USGBC-Puts-Scot-Horst-in-Charge-of-LEED/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Green-Roof-Professional-Accreditation-to-Launch-in-June/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Green-Roof-Professional-Accreditation-to-Launch-in-June/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Groups-Pledge-to-Find-Common-Carbon-Metrics/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Groups-Pledge-to-Find-Common-Carbon-Metrics/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Federal-Stimulus-Will-Fund-Green-Building/ The economic stimulus bill supports green building priorities to the tune of $79 billion, with support for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green transportation projects. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Federal-Stimulus-Will-Fund-Green-Building/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Alternative-Septic-Systems-Draw-Criticism/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Alternative-Septic-Systems-Draw-Criticism/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/NAHB-Research-Center-Launches-Green-Approved-Label/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/NAHB-Research-Center-Launches-Green-Approved-Label/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Data-Center-Groups-Lobby-USGBC-for-New-LEED-Rating-System/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Data-Center-Groups-Lobby-USGBC-for-New-LEED-Rating-System/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/The-First-Practical-Heliostat/ Practical Solar has introduced a simple heliostat system to reflect sunlight into buildings for lighting and space heating; future applications will include water heating and electricity generation. Environmental Building News/Product Review Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/The-First-Practical-Heliostat/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/iCrete-Mixes-Stronger-Concrete-With-Less-Cement/ iCrete is an approach to concrete mix design that uses a proprietary algorithm, informed by detailed analysis of available aggregates, to optimize particle packing and use only as much cement as necessary. Environmental Building News/Product Review Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/iCrete-Mixes-Stronger-Concrete-With-Less-Cement/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Coolerado-Makes-Solar-Air-Conditioning-a-Reality/ Environmental Building News/Product News Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Coolerado-Makes-Solar-Air-Conditioning-a-Reality/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Pourous-Paving/ Pavement that allows infiltration of stormwater comes in a variety of types, and offers many environmental and even cost benefits. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Pourous-Paving/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Top-10-Products-for-Affordable-Green-Retrofits/ Ten key product areas represent compelling opportunities for cost-effective, environmentally friendly retrofits to existing buildings. Environmental Building News/Product Review Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/26/Top-10-Products-for-Affordable-Green-Retrofits/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/9/The-First-Practical-Heliostat/ Practical Solar has introduced a simple heliostat system to reflect sunlight into buildings for lighting and space heating; future applications will include water heating and electricity generation. BuildingGreen.com/Product Review Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/9/The-First-Practical-Heliostat/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/18/Dates-Announced-for-LEED-2009-Launch-LEED-AP-Exam/ USGBC has announced a launch date for LEED 2009 as well as dates for the retooled LEED Accredited Professional exams. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/3/18/Dates-Announced-for-LEED-2009-Launch-LEED-AP-Exam/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Thinking-Beyond-Buildings-LEED-for-Neighborhood-Development-ND/ LEED for Neighborhood Development is not yet final, but it's already clear that it's a different type of rating system. Lessons from the pilot projects show that cooperation among team members and with the local government is essential to a successful project. Environmental Building News/Feature Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Thinking-Beyond-Buildings-LEED-for-Neighborhood-Development-ND/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Remembering-Gail-Lindsey/ With Gail Lindsey's recent passing, the green building industry has lost a passionate and inspired member. Environmental Building News/From the Editors Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Remembering-Gail-Lindsey/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Technology-Just-One-Piece/ Designer Chris Hammer suggests that green builders would do well to focus more on behavior and less on technology to conserve energy. Environmental Building News/Letters Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Technology-Just-One-Piece/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/ANSI-Approves-NAHB-s-Green-Building-Standard-ICC-700/ A new green building standard from the National Association of Home Builders is more stringent than the organization's green building guidelines, and is also ANSI-approved. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/ANSI-Approves-NAHB-s-Green-Building-Standard-ICC-700/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Standard-189-Committee-is-Back-to-Work-ASHRAE/ Just months after it was unexpectedly disbanded, the committee developing the nation's first code-ready green building standard is back, with additional members. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Standard-189-Committee-is-Back-to-Work-ASHRAE/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/LEED-Projects-Doubled-in-2008/ LEED numbers doubled in 2008 and the U.S. Green Building Council sees reason for optimism despite the economic downturn. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/LEED-Projects-Doubled-in-2008/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/High-Staff-Retention-at-First-LEED-Platinum-Hospital/ Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas, is the first LEED Platinum hospital. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/High-Staff-Retention-at-First-LEED-Platinum-Hospital/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/US-On-Track-with-HCFC-Phaseout/ U.S. industries are looking for alternative foam blowing agents and refrigerants as they comply with the HCFC phaseout mandated by the Montreal Protocol. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/US-On-Track-with-HCFC-Phaseout/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Obama-Pushes-Appliance-Efficiency-DOE/ President Obama ordered the U.S. Department of Energy to update federal standards for several residential and commercial appliances by August 2009. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Obama-Pushes-Appliance-Efficiency-DOE/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Lawsuit-Over-Failed-LEED-Certification-Settled/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Lawsuit-Over-Failed-LEED-Certification-Settled/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/WaterSense-Proposes-Half-Gallon-Spec-for-High-Efficiency-Urinals/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/WaterSense-Proposes-Half-Gallon-Spec-for-High-Efficiency-Urinals/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Breast-Cancer-Linked-to-Light-Pollution/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Breast-Cancer-Linked-to-Light-Pollution/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Energy-Retrofits-Cost-Effective-Says-DOE-Study/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Energy-Retrofits-Cost-Effective-Says-DOE-Study/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Hypewatch-Energy-Savings-Claims-from-Power-Conditioning-Equipment/ Power conditioning devices often promise across-the-board energy savings, but the claims don't hold up in practice. These devices are good, however, for solving specific power quality problems. Environmental Building News/Product Review Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Hypewatch-Energy-Savings-Claims-from-Power-Conditioning-Equipment/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/PEX-Tubing-Passes-California-Environmental-Review/ Environmental Building News/Product News Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/PEX-Tubing-Passes-California-Environmental-Review/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Graywater-Collection-and-Use/ If properly stored and separated from potable water, graywater collected from sinks, showers, and clothes washers can be used to irrigate landscaping. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Graywater-Collection-and-Use/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Additional-Certification-Programs-Approved-for-LEED-Flooring-Credit/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/26/Additional-Certification-Programs-Approved-for-LEED-Flooring-Credit/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/20/Stimulating-Green-Building/ The economic stimulus bill supports green building priorities to the tune of $79 billion, with support for energy-efficiency, renewable energy, and green transportation projects. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/20/Stimulating-Green-Building/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/20/A-Commonsense-Legal-Resource/ A recent book from Daniel Slone and Doris Goldstein offers commensense approaches to navigating the legal landscape of new-urbanist developments. BuildingGreen.com/From the Library Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/20/A-Commonsense-Legal-Resource/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/20/Greg-Franta-FAIA-Is-Missing-RMI/ Greg Franta, FAIA, the nationally and internationally revered green building consultant and vice president of the Rocky Mountain Institute, was reported missing February 10, 2009. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/2/20/Greg-Franta-FAIA-Is-Missing-RMI/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/1/29/Growing-Food-Locally-Integrating-Agriculture-Into-the-Built-Environment/ With a little ingenuity, the flat roofs and vacant lots of urban centers can be used effectively for food production. Numerous models can bring building-integrated food production to your project, while making our food supply chain more sustainable. Environmental Building News/Feature Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/1/29/Growing-Food-Locally-Integrating-Agriculture-Into-the-Built-Environment/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/1/29/Portland-to-Introduce-Green-Building-Feebates/ A proposed program in Portland, Oregon, uses a combination of incentives and requirements to require green measures in all building types. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/1/29/Portland-to-Introduce-Green-Building-Feebates/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/1/29/Federal-Eco-Labeling-Law-Taking-Shape/ A federally sanctioned eco-label for green products would result from legislation now being crafted in Congress. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/1/29/Federal-Eco-Labeling-Law-Taking-Shape/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/1/29/Revisions-to-ASHRAE-Standard-90-1-Would-Expand-Scope/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/1/29/Revisions-to-ASHRAE-Standard-90-1-Would-Expand-Scope/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/1/29/DOE-Requires-More-Stringent-Energy-Codes-for-States/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2009/1/29/DOE-Requires-More-Stringent-Energy-Codes-for-States/