Product Reviews

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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:

  • promote material transparency

  • tighten the building envelope

  • save water and energy

  • avoid chemicals of concern

  • enhance productivity

  • 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.

Product Reviews

Deep Dives

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Quick Takes

Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.

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Product Guidance

Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.

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  • Glass Façade with Vacuum Insulation

    Product Review

    Sedak’s Isomax system incorporates vacuum insulated panels into insulated glazing units to create thin glass façades with improved thermal performance.

  • A New Halogen-Free Polyiso Insulation from GAF

    Product Review

    GAF now offers a full line of polyisocyanurate foam insulation that is free of toxic halogenated flame retardants.

  • Heat-Pump Energy Recovery Ventilation Gets an Update

    Product Review

    Build Equinox and Minotair Ventilation Inc. (MVI) have updated their heat-pump-based energy recovery ventilation systems, providing better control of humidity, heating, and cooling in a smaller footprint.

  • Modular, Onsite Graywater System

    Product Review

    Grayworks is a modular, plug-and-play commercial graywater treatment system that simplifies installation and maintenance.

In The News

We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.

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Perspective

Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.

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Learning Resources

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