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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Benjamin Moore Natura Adds Mystery Biobased Content
May 5, 2014Product Review
Natura Renew uses 40% biobased-content resins, but the company says it doesn't know the source, making it difficult to judge environmental performance.
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Biobased Interior Panels from Drought-Resistant Sorghum
April 2, 2014Product Review
DurahStyle architectural panels are made in the U.S. from rapidly renewable, drought-resistant sorghum and formaldehyde-free MDI resins.
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Choosing the Right Hygrothermal Modeling Tool
April 2, 2014Product Review
From the free hygIRC software to an expanding suite of WUFI applications, the hygrothermal modeling world has many options to offer.
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Glare? Overheating? Dim Sun with Thermochromic Glazing
March 3, 2014Product Review
Ravenbrick and Suntuitive offer glazing that tints under direct sunlight without electricity.
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Passive House Windows and Doors Continue to Wow
February 3, 2014Product Review
Exciting new doors and windows featuring cork, composites, and low U-factors have come to U.S. markets.
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Carnegie Renews Wallcovering Options with Biobased Xorel
February 3, 2014Product Review
PVC-free wallcoverings have gotten greener with a new high-performance, sugar-cane-based textile from Carnegie Fabrics.
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BuildingGreen Selects Top-10 Products for 2014
December 2, 2013Product Review
Solving key design and environmental problems cost-effectively was the focus of this year's selection by BuildingGreen's editors of its top building products.
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New Polypropylene Pipe Aims at PVC, Copper, and Steel Replacement
December 2, 2013Product Review
Using polypropylene-considered a "cleaner" plastic than PVC-Polystar is a new imported piping being marketed as an alternative in commercial applications.
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Lighter, Lower-Carbon Concrete Decks with BubbleDeck
November 1, 2013Product Review
BubbleDeck's matrix of concrete, plastic spheres, and steel reduces the amount of concrete required in structural slabs.
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Faade Retrofit Puts An Efficient New Face on Old Buildings
November 1, 2013Product Review
Schüco's ERC 50 Modernization Façade is a modular retrofit system that improves the looks and thermal performance of a building with minimal occupant disruption.
