FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, April 29, 2003
Contact: Jerelyn Wilson
802-257-7300 ext. 102
jerelyn@BuildingGreen.com

Twelve years of Environmental Building News on new CD

Brattleboro, VT - BuildingGreen, Inc., publisher of Environmental Building News, has released an updated and expanded version of the popular EBN Archives™ CD-ROM, a compendium of twelve years of their acclaimed newsletter-from the first issue in mid-1992 through the end of 2003. Packed with more than 1,600 pages of green building information, the Archives are fully searchable and provide instant access to every article, diagram, and photo as it appeared in print.

Interest in sustainable, energy-efficient, high-performance buildings is growing dramatically, and with it the need for objective, pertinent information. Environmental Building News has set the standard for green building information for more than a decade. The thousands of articles on the EBN Archives CD draw on the expertise of EBN's editorial staff, who understand the topics they cover and convey them comprehensively, with clear, concise writing and carefully selected illustrations.

The EBN Archives is an invaluable green building reference tool, providing a wealth of information on a wide range of topics related to green building-from land-use planning and energy efficiency to recycled-content materials and indoor air quality. The thoroughly researched, probing articles dig deep into issues and provide accurate, objective information not available anywhere else. Among the more than 100 feature articles found on the CD are:

• Should We Phase Out PVC?
• Rainwater Harvesting
• Light Pollution: Efforts to Bring Back the Night Sky
• Post-Occupancy Evaluation: Learning from Experience with Green Buildings
• Building Green on a Budget
• Daylighting: Energy and Productivity Benefits
• Building Materials: What Makes a Product Green?
• Safer Pest Control: Management of Wood-Destroying Insects
• Mold in Buildings: What It Is and How To Keep It Out
• Air Filtration in Buildings
• A Garden Overhead: The Benefits and Challenges of Green Roofs
• Radiant-Floor Heating: When It Does-and Doesn't-Make Sense
• Cleaning Up Stormwater: Understanding Pollutant Removal from Runoff
• Getting From Design to Construction: Writing Specifications for Green Projects

The CD is packed with practical, "how-to" information, including checklists with tips and suggestions, case studies that show how designers and builders are successfully incorporating green building ideas into their work, and reviews of green building products-with comments from users on how they perform in the field.

EBN Archives makes it easy for users to find the information they need. There's the lightning-fast Adobe® Reader text-search function and complete table of contents by issue. There's also a menu of key articles organized according to the criteria of the LEED® green building rating system that makes it a snap to find articles related to the LEED credits, which cover issues from stormwater management to certified wood, thermal comfort, and more.

EBN Archives costs $199 to first-time buyers, with upgrades for owners of prior versions for only $79. The CD is compatible with Microsoft Windows® and Apple Macintosh™ (OS X). For more information or to order, visit www.BuildingGreen.com or call BuildingGreen at 800-861-0954, extension 191.

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Images: High- and low-resolution images of the EBN Archives CD-ROM may be downloaded from the image archives of our online press room at www.buildinggreen.com/press .

Review copies: If you would like a review copy of the CD, please contact Jerelyn Wilson at 800-861-0954 ext. 102 or by e-mail: jerelyn@BuildingGreen.com.