Government Programs
Government green building programs provide regulatory pressure or voluntary incentives, positive external forces that can promote sustainability practices.
Government Programs
Deep Dives
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Water Policies: Encouraging Conservation
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Conserving water goes beyond building design and technology. Water use is governed by federal, state, and local policies, from maximum flow requirements to pricing structures that encourage or discourage conservation.
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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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Energy Reporting: It's the Law
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As building owners comply with new laws to report energy use, the data may change the industry-and the act of reporting it already has.
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Innovative Products and Technology from the Greenbuild Expo
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Our product editors pick some winners from the expo floor at Greenbuild 2013 while raising questions about some materials.
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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USGBC Seeks to Make LEED More Wood Friendly
News Analysis
The U.S. Green Building Council is promoting a plan to expand LEED's recognition of wood while refining its handling of non-wood biobased materials.
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California Bill Would Mandate High-Efficiency Toilets
News Analysis
A bill working its way through the California Legislature could reduce the maximum water consumption for toilets sold in the state to 1.3 gallons per flush.
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California Targets Formaldehyde in Panel Products
News Analysis
Proposed regulation from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) would drastically reduce the allowable levels of urea-formaldehyde (UF) emissions from composite wood products that are sold, supplied, used, or manufactured in California.
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Lead-Chloramine Connection Strengthened
News Analysis
New research suggests a stronger connection between chloramine as a municipal water treatment and elevated lead levels.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Ontario Feed-in Tariff Deserves Attention
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Ontario reader Charles Simon calls attention to his province's new feed-in tariff for renewable energy sources, which is one of the most progressive in the world.
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Congratulations, Hanley Award Winner Alex Wilson
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EBN founder Alex Wilson is being recognized for his green building thought leadership with the 2010 Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing.
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Plastics Industry Still Shouting "Fire" At Its Own Peril
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The foam insulation industry's united stand against code changes could backfire in the marketplace.
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Climate Change Fatigue? How to Read the IPCC Reports
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, has been busy churning out report after report. Rather than tuning out, we should be reading closely.
Learning Resources
Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.
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