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.
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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.
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Non-Hazardous Deep-Cycle Batteries for On or Off the Grid
May 3, 2016Product Review
Aquion offers high-performance “saltwater” energy storage without lead, sulfuric acid, or flammable lithium salts.
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New Owner of TimberSIL Hopes to Put Failures in the Past
April 4, 2016News Analysis
Everyone loved the treated-wood alternative until its high-profile failures. For the next maker of TimberSIL, quality control is job one.
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The Search for Better Insulation Continues
April 4, 2016News Analysis
We can all celebrate 25 years of improvements to insulation, but we still have a wish list of seven better products we’d like to see.
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Three Ways to Find Sustainable Textiles, and Seven of the Best Brands
March 7, 2016Product Review
A complex supply chain makes finding sustainable textiles for furnishings, draperies, panel fabrics, and other applications a challenge, but there are shortcuts.
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Win the Turf Wars with Rubber-Free Artificial Fields
March 7, 2016Product Review
You don’t have to choose between recycled tires and natural grass for athletic surfaces. There’s a spectrum of good options in between.
