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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Bamboo Flooring: Still Green, for a Price
Product Review
Bamboo flooring, the rapidly renewable darling of the green building movement, is still sustainable if you are willing to pay for quality.
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A “Waterless” Urinal Without the Odor
Product Review
Sloan’s Hybrid urinal is water efficient and uses a pre-programmed, bi-weekly rinse that minimizes odor and maintenance problems.
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Gunlocke Seat Back Goes Red-List Free Using Mushrooms
Product Review
The first furniture manufacturer incorporates Myco Board because the mushroom-based product is a sturdier alternative to plywood.
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All-in-One Sheathing and Air Barrier Speeds Construction
Product Review
The Securock ExoAir 430 system combines USG’s gypsum sheathing with a factory-applied air-and-water barrier from Tremco for jobsite quality control.
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The Great Transparent Elevator: Disclosure on the Rise for Conveying Systems
Product Review
ThyssenKrupp is documenting its footprint and optimizing ingredients for some of the most complex and costly building systems: elevators.
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Low-Cost 3D Wall Panels Use Sugarcane Waste
Product Review
Inhabit and WallArt offer decorative three-dimensional wall panels made from bagasse, or sugarcane waste fiber, and with no chemical binders or flame retardants.
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Innovative Australian Fan Blows Into U.S.
Product Review
A new energy-efficient fan from Aeratron offers performance and looks at a reasonable cost.
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Aerogel Coating May Reduce Thermal Bridging
Product Review
Thermal breaks can be pricey and may affect structural integrity. Aerolon is a non-structural alternative designed to have similar benefits.
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Sewage-Source Heat Pumps Turn Wastewater to Warmth
Product Review
International Wastewater’s heat pumps provide heating or cooling using sewage and don’t require dual plumbing.
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Three Lounge Seating Manufacturers Keeping Pace with High BIFMA Standards
Product 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.
