Design Strategies
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Design Strategies
Deep Dives
Get up to speed on complex topics. You can also earn CEUs and download PDF Spotlight Reports.
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Why Chemical Transparency Matters
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You can’t manage what you don’t measure—especially if you don’t know it exists in the first place.
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What Makes the Building Envelope Green? BuildingGreen’s Guide to Thermal & Moisture Protection Products
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From insulation to flashing tape to cladding, we look at the attributes of the greenest building envelope products.
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The Death and Rebirth of DC Power
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Direct current is replacing AC in microgrids and other setups that maximize the efficiency of lighting, HVAC, and onsite renewables.
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Clean, Fresh Air: Getting What We Need
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Human health probably benefits from more fresh air than current ventilation standards require. But pulling in outdoor air can mean pulling in pollution.
Quick Takes
Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.
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Product Guidance
Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.
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In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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Walkable Texas Neighborhood Turns Out to Be Walked In
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Research shows that when they moved to a more livable community, new residents reported more physical activity, social engagement, and cohesion.
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Health and Wellness Guidelines Coming from ASID
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With demand for healthy buildings on the rise, interior designers are developing protocols to put principles into practice.
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WELL Building Standard Officially Launches
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Enhancing people’s health and wellness in the built environment is the focus of the WELL standard from the International Well Building Institute.
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Air in Fitness Centers Laden with Pollutants, Study Finds
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Lack of ventilation and elevated levels of VOCs are common problems in gyms, according to European research, and pools have issues too.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Learning Resources
Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.
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Just For Fun
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