Protection of Ozone Layer Prevents Cataracts, Says EPA
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USGBC Expands Data Collection from LEED Buildings
USGBC has started collecting energy- and water-use data from LEED-certified buildings, and is now inviting all certified buildings to participate in its efforts.
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EBN’s Position on Fly Ash
EBN is concerned about heavy metals leaching from products made with fly ash, and thinks these products should only be used if they reduce greenhouse gas emissions elsewhere or if the risk of leaching is very low.
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UL Environment Teams Up with EcoLogo
In a major consolidation among the crowded field of green product labels, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has acquired Terrachoice, the manager of the EcoLogo Program.
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“Big Blue” plays the suit of green
Location: 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611
Contractor: Bear Construction
Owner: Prime Group Realty Trust
By William Olson
At the Chicago River’s southerly hiccough, a modern icon has gone green.
The building at 330 N. Wabash, Mies Van der Rohe’s…
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USGBC to Offer Precedent-Setting “LEED Interpretations,” Along with CIRs
A long-awaited process for precedent-setting rulings for project teams using the LEED rating system is under development at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
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“Prefabulous + Sustainable” Is a Beautiful Book, But It Doesn’t Make the Case
Sheri Koones’ newest book presents 25 case studies of prefabricated houses built in varying shades of green, but misses an opportunity to push the industry—and homeowners—to green up its act.
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Alternatives to Wood
Wood is still the predominant material for creating the shell of a house, but a number of builders have abandoned wood in favor of a variety of newer materials.
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Green Builder Magazine Takes Two National Journalism Awards
Green building and sustainable development continue to be of concern for real estate professionals and consumers. As we consume, we also become aware of how
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