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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Treated Wood for Ground Contact, Minus the Toxic Pesticides
September 7, 2016Product Review
Accoya, now code-approved for fungus and termite resistance, relies on acetylation as a benign alternative to conventional pressure-treated wood.
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DC Power Supply Integrates AC and Renewables
September 7, 2016Product Review
Nextek PhD provides AC-to-DC power at the building scale, integrates renewable energy, and can even save on first costs.
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Bark Cladding Is First Cradle to Cradle Platinum Product
August 4, 2016News Brief
C2C Platinum certification sets a very high bar for sustainability. A decade in, Bark House shingles are the first product to make the grade.
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Demountable Walls: Here to Redeem the Open Office
August 4, 2016Product Review
These movable partitions preserve the flexibility of an open office and provide the acoustical privacy office workers say they want.
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LVT: Like Vinyl Today? It’s Making a Comeback
August 4, 2016Product Review
The popularity of luxury vinyl tile represents a resurgence for PVC, but there are alternatives that look as good or better.
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SIREWALL: The Next Generation of Earthen Walls
July 6, 2016Product Review
Made from local earth, rebar, and polyiso, SIREWALL rammed earth walls are beautiful, durable, and are stronger than concrete with less portland cement.
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Green Multifamily Cabinetry: Three Top Options
July 6, 2016Product Review
Need multifamily millwork that’s attractive, high-quality, domestically manufactured, low-emitting, and sustainably sourced? You’re not alone.
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The Best Indoor LED Luminaires of 2016
June 6, 2016Product Review
Winners of an annual DOE competition represent some of the best LED lighting for decorative pendants, downlights, and healthcare.
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A PEX-Like Pipe Without the Cross-Linking Chemicals
June 6, 2016Product Review
HyperPure PE-RT drinking water piping is a new take on flexible polyethylene tubing.
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A Manufactured Solution for Continuous Air and Water Barriers
May 3, 2016Product Review
DensElement, a variation on the popular DensGlass sheathing, cuts down on the most expensive step of applying the air barrier: applying the air barrier.
