OVERVIEW
Looking for information on the latest and greatest green building products? Look no further. These resources provide in-depth analysis of industry-leading products that are changing how we design and build.
You will learn about products that:
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promote material transparency
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tighten the building envelope
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save water and energy
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avoid chemicals of concern
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enhance productivity
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improve lighting
And just as significantly, the articles provide context, describing the status quo in the industry and why these products are important.
Not all of these products end up on Top 10 lists, however. In fact, some are exposed as greenwashing poseurs.
IN-DEPTH
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A New Foam-Free Sub-Slab Insulation
April 2, 2019Product Review
Foam glass aggregate made from post-consumer recycled glass bottles can replace both foam insulation and aggregate below grade
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Blue Roofs: Smart Stormwater Systems
March 4, 2019Product Review
Hanging Gardens’ “smart” blue-roof system stores water on roofs, monitoring weather and local stormwater to more effectively manage runoff -
Thin Glass to Change High-Performance Window Market
February 4, 2019Product Review
Alpen is rolling out triple-pane products that are thinner and lighter—and will eventually be cheaper.
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PVC-Free Sun-Control Textile with No Halogenated Flame Retardants
February 4, 2019Product Review
Mermet offers a fiberglass textile for interior rollershades that has good performance and material transparency.
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The BuildingGreen Guide to Insulation
PDF Report
The BuildingGreen Guide to Insulation provides detailed guidance on insulation products and practices, including cost comparisons and detailed recommendations on what insulation to use, and what to avoid.
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Groundbreaking Products from Greenbuild 2018
January 7, 2019Product Review
The Greenbuild Expo floor had a great selection of innovative new green building products, from green-roof stormwater systems to thin triple-pane windows to rice-straw boards.
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BuildingGreen Announces Top 10 Products for 2019
November 12, 2018Product Review
Our selection of innovative Top 10 product selections promote alternative energy use, reduce carbon emissions, and improve product life cycles.
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Zinc Batteries without Lead or Lithium Ion
November 5, 2018Product Review
NantEnergy’s Zinc–Air battery is made from common materials and does not use lithium or lead, yet can provide energy storage for large renewable energy projects.
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Saving Energy in Supermarkets with Vacuum-Insulated Glass
November 5, 2018Product Review
Vacuum-insulated glass offers outstanding performance with an airless space just ¼ mm thick. It’s finally coming to windows but already here for cooler doors.
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Integrated PV Inverter and Electric Vehicle Charger
October 8, 2018Product Review
SolarEdge’s photovoltaic inverter and electric vehicle charging station reduces the number of mechanical systems and simplifies installation.
