OVERVIEW
Whether it’s regulatory pressure or voluntary incentives, there are many external forces that affect green building practices. Here we collect info on everything from local codes to award programs to the internal policies of the federal government.
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Greening Your Electricity
Feature Article
Many businesses and homeowners are choosing to buy green power, including renewable energy credits (RECs). This article examines the environmental benefits of green power, including on-site renewables, what REC buyers should know about their purchases, and investing in energy conservation.
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Get a Whiff of This: The Lowdown on Product Emissions Testing
Feature Article
Analytical chemistry tools, used together with product testing chambers, are making it possible to "see" product emissions in new ways. Editor Nadav Malin discusses the science behind product emissions testing, the different product certification standards, and what's ahead for this growing field.
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Treated Wood in Transition: Less Toxic Options in Preserved and Protected Wood
Feature Article
Following the recent phaseout of CCA, the dominant wood preservative of the last 30 years, the treated wood industry is in major transition. Some current wood treatment technologies present familiar environmental problems, while less-toxic alternatives are just entering the market.
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Learning from the Best: The 2019 COTE Top Ten
News Analysis
The 2019 winners of AIA’s COTE Top Ten are all about education and connection to place.
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Stemming Illegal Logging with a New LEED Credit
News Brief
Timber Traceability is one group’s answer to the controversial Legal Wood pilot path.
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California Is Going Carbon Free
News Brief
California has committed to 100% “carbon-free” electricity by 2045, illuminating the vision promoted by the Global Climate Action Summit.
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Asbestos Rule Is Tip of Chemical Regulation Iceberg
News Analysis
The updated Toxic Substances Control Act could be crippled by updated EPA review methods.
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2018 AIA COTE Top Ten Build Community
News Analysis
The 2018 AIA COTE Top Ten winning projects combine small ecological footprints with big social benefits.
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Energy Grades to Be Posted in NYC
News Brief
Whether it earns an A or an F, each building in New York City has to display its energy grade.
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From Ozone Depletion to Global Warming: The Kigali Amendment
Primer
The amendment builds on the Montreal Protocol’s legacy, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
