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/2012/2/2/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 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/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Existing-Buildings-a-Promising-Investment-Say-Global-Firms/ Policies and creative financing tools are key to boosting building retrofits, says a World Economic Forum report. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Existing-Buildings-a-Promising-Investment-Say-Global-Firms/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Safe-Flame-Retardants-Show-Bioaccumulation-Potential/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Safe-Flame-Retardants-Show-Bioaccumulation-Potential/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Passive-House-U-S-Develops-Separate-North-American-Certification/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Passive-House-U-S-Develops-Separate-North-American-Certification/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Class-Action-Suit-Seeks-to-Limit-Smart-Meter-Use/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Class-Action-Suit-Seeks-to-Limit-Smart-Meter-Use/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Washing-Synthetic-Fabrics-Pollutes-Oceans-with-Plastic/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Washing-Synthetic-Fabrics-Pollutes-Oceans-with-Plastic/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Biggest-Loser-in-Battle-of-the-Buildings-Boasts-63-Reduction/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Biggest-Loser-in-Battle-of-the-Buildings-Boasts-63-Reduction/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Traffic-Exhaust-May-Cause-Brain-Damage/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Traffic-Exhaust-May-Cause-Brain-Damage/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/New-Geothermal-Hotspots-Identified-Throughout-Eastern-U-S/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/New-Geothermal-Hotspots-Identified-Throughout-Eastern-U-S/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Colorado-Wins-Bid-for-GE-s-Thin-Film-Solar-Panel-Factory/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Colorado-Wins-Bid-for-GE-s-Thin-Film-Solar-Panel-Factory/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Additional-Factors-Expand-Size-of-Products-Water-Footprints/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Additional-Factors-Expand-Size-of-Products-Water-Footprints/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Portfolio-Manager-to-Cross-Canadian-Border-Learn-French/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Portfolio-Manager-to-Cross-Canadian-Border-Learn-French/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/New-Chemical-to-Reduce-Climate-Impact-of-Foam-Insulation/ New blowing agents will reduce the global warming potential of SPF, XPS, and the rigid polyurethane foam used in appliances. Environmental Building News/Product News Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/New-Chemical-to-Reduce-Climate-Impact-of-Foam-Insulation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Powerhouse-Building-Integrated-PV-for-Asphalt-Shingle-Roofs/ Dow's Powerhouse solar shingles integrate seamlessly into asphalt-shingle residential roofs. Environmental Building News/Product Review Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Powerhouse-Building-Integrated-PV-for-Asphalt-Shingle-Roofs/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/The-Many-Faces-of-Reclaimed-Wood/ Some types of reclaimed wood count as "salvaged materials" that contribute to points in LEED and help comply with green building codes while others do not. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/The-Many-Faces-of-Reclaimed-Wood/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Green-Chemistry-Reporting-Now-Standardized/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Green-Chemistry-Reporting-Now-Standardized/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/WaterSense-Label-Applied-to-First-Landscaping-Products/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/WaterSense-Label-Applied-to-First-Landscaping-Products/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Study-Links-Antibiotic-Resistance-Genes-to-Wastewater-Treatment-Facility/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/Study-Links-Antibiotic-Resistance-Genes-to-Wastewater-Treatment-Facility/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/New-Standards-for-Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/29/New-Standards-for-Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/3/Biggest-Losers-Unveiled-in-Battle-of-Energy-Star-Buildings/ EPA's Battle of the Buildings attracted 245 teams, who saved a total of $5.2 million in utility bills during the contest. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/3/Biggest-Losers-Unveiled-in-Battle-of-Energy-Star-Buildings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/8/International-Green-Construction-Code-Passes/ The International Green Construction Code was just passed. Find out what it includes--and what it doesn't. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/8/International-Green-Construction-Code-Passes/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Occupant-Engagement-Where-Design-Meets-Performance/ No matter how carefully you plan a retrofit or design a building, the occupants hold the keys to environmental performance. But design teams can help them unlock any building's potential. Environmental Building News/Feature Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Occupant-Engagement-Where-Design-Meets-Performance/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Combining-High-Performance-Windows-with-Insulating-Shades/ A manufacturer weighs in regarding excessive caution when using high-performance cellular shades. Environmental Building News/Letters Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Combining-High-Performance-Windows-with-Insulating-Shades/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Net-Zero-Certification-Spins-Off-from-Living-Building-Challenge/ International Living Future Institute launches net-zero energy certification program. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Net-Zero-Certification-Spins-Off-from-Living-Building-Challenge/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/University-of-Maryland-Wins-Fifth-Solar-Decathlon/ Solar Decathlon showcases innovative design and net-zero-energy homes. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/University-of-Maryland-Wins-Fifth-Solar-Decathlon/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/KB-Markets-Net-Zero-Energy-Homes/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/KB-Markets-Net-Zero-Energy-Homes/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Oregon-Startup-Makes-Crude-Oil-from-Plastic/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Oregon-Startup-Makes-Crude-Oil-from-Plastic/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Magnetism-Could-Generate-Solar-Power-Without-Solar-Panels/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Magnetism-Could-Generate-Solar-Power-Without-Solar-Panels/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Berkeley-Breakthrough-Opens-Potential-for-Smart-Windows/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Berkeley-Breakthrough-Opens-Potential-for-Smart-Windows/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/EU-May-Be-Underestimating-Biofuels-GWP/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/EU-May-Be-Underestimating-Biofuels-GWP/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Consumer-Electronics-Outpace-Appliances-as-Global-Warming-Contributor/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Consumer-Electronics-Outpace-Appliances-as-Global-Warming-Contributor/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Green-Home-Appraisals-Move-Forward/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/Green-Home-Appraisals-Move-Forward/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/High-Performance-Exterior-Doors-Raising-the-Bar/ Most green building standards go easy on exterior doors, but a few companies are offering high-performing products. Environmental Building News/Product Review Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/High-Performance-Exterior-Doors-Raising-the-Bar/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/How-Blower-Door-Tests-Measure-Airtightness/ Blower-door tests: what they are, how they work, and understanding airtightness measurements. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/How-Blower-Door-Tests-Measure-Airtightness/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/EDA-Announces-Grant-Winners-for-i6-Green-Challenge/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/11/1/EDA-Announces-Grant-Winners-for-i6-Green-Challenge/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/6/Top-10-Green-Products-for-2012-Picked-by-BuildingGreen/ BuildingGreen announces its Top-10 Green Products, featuring groundbreaking innovations in flooring, coatings, lighting, and all other aspects of green building. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/6/Top-10-Green-Products-for-2012-Picked-by-BuildingGreen/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/20/Guide-to-Insulation-Products-and-Practices-Released/ BuildingGreen's new guide provides detailed environmental and performance data on all the major types of insulation available today, including recommendations by application. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/20/Guide-to-Insulation-Products-and-Practices-Released/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Better-Choices-in-Low-Slope-Roofing/ There are big differences in environmental impacts of commercial roofing materials, but the biggest variable may be service life. Environmental Building News/Feature Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Better-Choices-in-Low-Slope-Roofing/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Open-Offices-Engender-Collaborative-Transparent-Workplaces/ Open workspaces are increasingly popular, and thoughtful design can help ease the transition. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Open-Offices-Engender-Collaborative-Transparent-Workplaces/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Portfolio-Manager-to-Add-As-Built-Asset-Rating/ DOE will pair Portfolio Manager with a new asset rating program for commercial buildings. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Portfolio-Manager-to-Add-As-Built-Asset-Rating/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/DOE-Approves-New-Efficiency-Standards-for-Refrigerators/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/DOE-Approves-New-Efficiency-Standards-for-Refrigerators/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Clay-and-Crab-Shells-Could-Replace-Toxic-Flame-Retardants/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Clay-and-Crab-Shells-Could-Replace-Toxic-Flame-Retardants/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/New-Hydroelectric-Turbine-May-Kill-Fewer-Fish/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/New-Hydroelectric-Turbine-May-Kill-Fewer-Fish/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Project-Frog-s-Modular-Buildings-Get-22-Million-Boost/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Project-Frog-s-Modular-Buildings-Get-22-Million-Boost/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Empire-State-Building-Achieves-LEED-Gold-for-Operations/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Empire-State-Building-Achieves-LEED-Gold-for-Operations/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/GU24-New-Pin-Base-for-CFLs-LEDs/ GU24 fixture-lamp combinations ensure that high efficacy lighting systems don't revert to incandescents. Environmental Building News/Product News Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/GU24-New-Pin-Base-for-CFLs-LEDs/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Cost-Effective-Analog-to-Digital-Thermostat-Retrofits/ Switching to digital thermostats in existing buildings can be expensive and disruptive. Cypress Envirosystems offers a simple analog-to-digital solution. Environmental Building News/Product Review Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/Cost-Effective-Analog-to-Digital-Thermostat-Retrofits/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/How-Rainscreens-Work/ Rainscreens don't just keep the rain out: they also encourage drying in case water does manage to get in. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/10/5/How-Rainscreens-Work/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/9/2/Domestic-Solar-Panel-Production-Takes-Another-Hit/ Solyndra files for bankruptcy amid questions over administration of government backed energy loans. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/9/2/Domestic-Solar-Panel-Production-Takes-Another-Hit/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/9/7/Lawsuit-Looms-As-Obama-Delays-Smog-Regulations/ The American Lung Association promises to renew a lawsuit to force the Obama administration to up smog standards. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/9/7/Lawsuit-Looms-As-Obama-Delays-Smog-Regulations/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/9/22/USGBC-Secures-Land-for-Haiti-Orphanage/ USGBC's orphanage building in Haiti aims to be a model of sustainable design in developing countries. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/9/22/USGBC-Secures-Land-for-Haiti-Orphanage/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/Solar-Thermal-Hot-Water-Heating-and-Cooling/ By creating heat instead of electricity, solar thermal achieves three times the efficiency of photovoltaics at a lower price. Environmental Building News/Feature Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/Solar-Thermal-Hot-Water-Heating-and-Cooling/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/EBN-Resources-to-Support-the-Classroom-and-the-Syllabus/ EBN is expanding its classroom support options. These include a sample syllabus, classroom or homework discussion questions for our feature articles, and continuing education credit opportunities for AIA and USGBC. Environmental Building News/From the Editors Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/EBN-Resources-to-Support-the-Classroom-and-the-Syllabus/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/Composting-Is-Winner-in-Food-Waste-Disposal-Study/ What's the greenest way to deal with food waste? If you really can't eat it, compost it. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/Composting-Is-Winner-in-Food-Waste-Disposal-Study/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/Want-a-Net-Zero-Home-Be-a-Net-Zero-Family/ A superinsulated house with PV is a great start, but whether you achieve net-zero depends on how you live in it. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/Want-a-Net-Zero-Home-Be-a-Net-Zero-Family/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/New-Energy-Star-Standards-for-Dishwashers-and-Furnaces/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/New-Energy-Star-Standards-for-Dishwashers-and-Furnaces/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/Obama-Administration-Plans-for-Greener-Electronics/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/Obama-Administration-Plans-for-Greener-Electronics/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/Climate-Change-Could-Double-Need-for-Flood-Insurance/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/Climate-Change-Could-Double-Need-for-Flood-Insurance/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/Students-Move-into-Largest-Net-Zero-Community-in-U-S/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/Students-Move-into-Largest-Net-Zero-Community-in-U-S/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/The-World-s-Most-Efficient-Solar-Thermal-Collector/ The Ritter XL solar thermal system combines the most efficient technology to generate hot water for commercial, multifamily, and district heating. Environmental Building News/Product Review Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2011/8/30/The-World-s-Most-Efficient-Solar-Thermal-Collector/