OVERVIEW
Standards and rating systems have been at the heart of the green building movement at least since U.S. energy standards for buildings (like ASHRAE 90.1) started ratcheting up following the 1970s energy crisis.
If you care about health and sustainability, you can now rely on dozens of ratings and standards for buildings as well as things in and around them, including:
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Lab protocols for chemical emissions from finishes and furniture
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Testing methods for durability of paints, textiles, and many other products
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Standards for energy use, ventilation, thermal comfort, and more
- Rating systems for schools, healthcare facilities, parking garages, landscapes, and healthy spaces
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Live Webinar- Is Wood Construction Green? A Look at the Issues
Live Webinar
Live webinar on the sustainability of wood construction.
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When Passive House Goes Big
February 5, 2018Feature Article
More projects are proving Passive House is achievable for large urban buildings. The lessons learned along the way can help guide cities to a low-energy, resilient future.
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Community-Scale Sustainability: Accelerating Change for People and Planet
December 11, 2017Feature Article
By working at the neighborhood scale, designers and developers can more dramatically improve environmental performance and social equity.
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Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design: The Goals Are Aligned
October 6, 2017Feature Article
Green building is not just for those with means.
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Declare Labels: Now with Improved Data and Verification
October 8, 2018News Brief
A new partnership between the International Living Future Institute and Toxnot will help manufacturers provide better-quality health information.
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The Death and Rebirth of DC Power
August 4, 2016Feature Article
Direct current is replacing AC in microgrids and other setups that maximize the efficiency of lighting, HVAC, and onsite renewables.
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The Four Core Issues to Tackle for Resilient Design (And the Programs That Can Help)
March 7, 2016Feature Article
As new rating systems from LEED to REDi lay out key design steps for resilient design, it’s still up to project teams to bring critical perspective.
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BREEAM for New Construction Is Coming to U.S.
July 16, 2018News Analysis
The BREEAM New Construction standard is being adapted for use in the U.S.
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Energy Modeling the ASHRAE 209 Way: Throughout Design and Beyond
July 2, 2018News Brief
ASHRAE 209 guides users through design-phase energy modeling.
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From Norway, A New Standard for Energy-Positive Design
June 5, 2018News Brief
Powerhouse is a new standard for energy-positive buildings that generate more energy than used for construction, operation, and demolition.
