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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Three Lounge Seating Manufacturers Keeping Pace with High BIFMA Standards
March 3, 2015Product Review
Three lounge seating manufacturers have been certified to BIFMA e3 level 3, but tracking chemicals of concern in these products is still a challenge.
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Ten Green Products That Could Transform the Building Industry: An Updated Wish List
February 1, 2015Product Review
We’ve been pleasantly surprised with recent green building innovations, but we can always dream of more. Here’s what’s on our wish list now.
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A New Place to Store Rainwater: The Fence
February 1, 2015Product Review
Created by a 14-year-old student for a science fair, Water Fence provides an innovative solution for storing large volumes of water.
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ECOS Challenges Paint Industry to Disclose Ingredients
January 4, 2015Product Review
ECOS Paints ignored “trade secret” complaints made by other manufacturers and now makes the first paints designated Red List Free for the Living Building Challenge.
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Heat-Pump Clothes Dryers Finally Reach U.S.
January 4, 2015Product Review
Whirlpool’s ventless hybrid heat pump dryer technology promises substantial energy savings along with increased capacity and fast drying times.
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Faucets That Combat Infection Without Wasting Water
December 1, 2014Product Review
New technology from Rada helps prevent life-threatening Legionella and other pathogens from growing in pipes and faucets—a big problem in healthcare.
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Solar Farms Offer Renewable Power for the Rest of Us
December 1, 2014Product Review
Community solar allows customers with site limitations to purchase commercial-quality photovoltaic systems—and the Clean Energy Collective is making it easier.
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LEDs Finally Hitting Stride in Supporting Health, Productivity
November 3, 2014Product Review
By allowing tunability of color and intensity, USAI’s Color Select LED technology can match the natural daylight cycle and needs of end users.
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BuildingGreen Announces Top-10 Products for 2015
October 13, 2014Product Review
Transformative products eliminate toxic chemicals and fossil fuels, and improve building and site performance.
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Replacing Fluorescent T8s with LEDs: Is It Time?
October 6, 2014Product Review
CREE’s LED T8 sets a new benchmark for linear fluorescent replacements, but LEDs aren’t ready for all applications.
