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Reexamining Priorities in Green Building

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Rarely can we do everything we want with a green building project-particularly in today's constrained economy. When we are forced to choose, where will our efforts make the most difference in improving the environmental and health performance of our built environments?
A Green Building Wish List: Policies, Trends, and Products for 2011 and Beyond

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Guaranteed energy performance of homes. Rapidly renewable materials that don't compete with food production. These are just a couple of the new developments we explore that would help the building industry clean up its act.
Choosing Windows: Looking Through the Options

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We ask a lot from windows: energy efficiency, aesthetics, durability, affordability, and more. Which window frame materials and low-e glazing options balance these choices best? This article explores all the options and decodes the performance labels we see when buying windows.
Ten Strategies for Growth in a Recession

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The economic collapse hit small and mid-sized design firms hard, but many with a green focus have adapted. We asked them to share their stories.

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Integrated Design Process Standard Approved

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An ANSI-approved standard provides guidelines for the integrated design process.
New Organization Supports Green Mechanical Subcontractors

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The Green Mechanical Council aims to bridge the gap between engineers and contractors through education and industry representation.
New Green Training Program for Real Estate

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Earth Advantage's STAR program offers intensive two-day training on green building for real estate professionals.
Fusiotherm Polypropylene Pipe Has New North American Distributor

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Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.

Why Standing Rock Matters to Green Building (and How You Can Help)

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The green building community must choose its battles carefully. And Standing Rock should be one of those battles.
Our Economy is Broken (and We Can Fix It)

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Green building practitioners must take on the challenge of our broken economy, in our work and in our lives.
Net-Zero-Energy Schools in a Post-Paris Accord U.S.

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The challenge might seem greater, but focusing on schools is crucial as climate change advocacy moves to local leadership.
Opting Out of Paris Accord Fortifies Global Warming Battle

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By making the administration’s position clear, Trump’s decision unleashed a wave of actions to stabilize the climate.

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