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Declare is a new labeling platform for materials transparency that encourages communication among project teams.
Our topic co-chair takes the stage at IBS 2012 to discuss why bamboo and PV don’t define green building.
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The Red List provides a quantifiable metric for sustainable materials, but also fosters communication that is critical for meeting future targets.
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A recent statement of consensus offers an alternative means for disclosure tools in the upcoming update to the LEED rating system.
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Be aware of these misconceptions about how buildings and the environment interact before you spout them as gospel.
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BuildingGreen’s Alex Wilson and Peter Yost share their wish list for the future of the building industry.
Even though you may be specifying energy-efficient polystyrene, polyisocyanurate, and polyurethane insulation for your builds, flammability codes still require the use of flame retardant (FR) chemicals.
Even certified lumber can be illegal. New enforcement crackdown puts emphasis on verifying lumber sources.
Increased use of gases in evacuated window spaces may create supply problems, lead to next-gen solutions.
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In the construction world, Nadav Malin believes there are two main species—diggers and climbers. While some people enjoy scaling ladders and creating structure, Malin prefers digging in the dirt.
“I found that when I was building houses, I really loved the...
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In the construction world, Nadav Malin believes there are two main species—diggers and climbers. While some people enjoy scaling ladders and creating structure, Malin prefers digging in the dirt.
A new standard establishes criteria for comparing sustainability-related attributes of chemicals and processes.
A free online database provides insight into precautionary built environment materials.