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Ian Cull speaks about the air we breathe at home, and how this environment will improve exponentially as the building industry embraces the importance of raising indoor air standards.
Eco-interior designer Patricia Gaylor discusses how and why she selects only healthy and sustainable interior finishes today, and what she hopes will become available tomorrow.
Here's how to use the latest criteria to find the best interior paint options.
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The American Academy of Environmental Medicine issued a position paper singling out wireless technologies in general and smart meters specifically as health risks.
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Flame retardants are just one of the many hazardous chemicals that may never be banned in the U.S.
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Multizone Airflow and Contaminant Transport Analysis Software available for free download.
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The EPAís standard is a salable, convenient, and important add-on to your Energy Star package.
European building standard emphasizes more light and less noise.
Scientists study new data on the influence of modern, artificially lit environments on human biology and behavior.
Some studies suggest it may be prudent to consider the evidence for the health benefits of green building dispassionately to avoid even more costly errors than the ones we’re trying to solve.
New study by the World Health Organization (WHO) evaluates the health impacts of climate mitigation strategies in the housing sector.
November 2010 study unveils voluntary protocols for reducing risks from indoor air contaminants due to energy-efficiency upgrades to residential buildings.
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Research director of the National Center For Healthy Housing discusses current concerns and looks ahead at emerging issues that will affect indoor environmental quality.
DuPont. The Corian Terra collection of solid surfaces, made with recycled materials, now includes 33 colors; five colors have at least 20% pre-consumer recycled resin content as certified by SCS.
Central vacuum systems can remove dust and dirt more effectively than conventional vacuum cleaners, keeping the air and floors a lot cleaner.
How to show clients that a sustainable home can save money and improve their lives.
A North Carolina builder creates a smarter stock house plan.
Bronx building is the first multifamily project to receive a LEED Innovation point for Active Design.
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High Tech High Chula Vista
Studio E Architects
A traditional-yet-fresh style and a focus on optimal indoor air quality combine to create a comfortable, livable home in Massachusetts.