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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An Air Barrier Engineered for Real-World Jobsites
October 6, 2014Product Review
The continuity of air and water barriers depends on the quality of workmanship, and Prosoco’s Cat 5 system is hard to get wrong.
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Ekla’s Natural Latex Couch Is Flame Retardant-Free
September 2, 2014Product Review
With all organic fabric, natural latex, and wool fill, this upholstered furniture is one of the first lines to completely bypass added flame retardants.
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For a Low-Maintenance Green Roof, Give Plants Better Soil
September 2, 2014Product Review
Inventors of the WaterGrip growing medium say it supports near-miraculous growth—but do their claims hold as much water as their soil?
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New Ground-Source Heat Pumps Saving Energy and Dollars in Commercial Applications
August 3, 2014Product Review
WaterFurnace’s CLW Chiller “geothermal” heat pump also uses excess heat and cooling within a building to provide energy-efficient HVAC.
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Silicone Air Barrier Offers Simple, Systematic Approach
August 3, 2014Product Review
A whole-building air barrier system with a 15-year warranty is offered as a package from Dow Corning.
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Cost-Competitive LED Outdoor Area Lighting Is Here
June 29, 2014Product Review
Cree’s high-performing LED technology plus an improved manufacturing process create the low-cost OSQ Area LED for parking, roads, and other uses.
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Stormwater Biofiltration That’s Also Smaller and Cheaper
June 29, 2014Product Review
Maximizing principles of low-impact development, FocalPoint offers biological stormwater treatment for streetscapes, parking lots, and other tight spaces.
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Polyiso Insulation Without Halogenated Flame Retardant
June 23, 2014Product Review
Johns Manville introduces a premium polyisocyanurate foam insulation that is free of toxic halogenated flame retardants.
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Tests Verify Airtightness of Spray-Foam Alternatives
June 1, 2014Product Review
With attention to installation quality, Knauf’s EcoSeal and Owens Corning’s EnergyComplete demonstrate that they can create air barriers and reduce use of SPF.
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Insulating Exterior Plaster Achieves R-5 Per Inch
May 5, 2014Product Review
A new exterior plaster made in Switzerland with silica aerogel could replace spray-foam in tricky retrofit applications.
