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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In a major consolidation among the crowded field of green product labels, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has acquired Terrachoice, the manager of the EcoLogo Program.
UL Environment Teams Up with EcoLogo Read More »
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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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).
USGBC to Offer Precedent-Setting “LEED Interpretations,” Along with CIRs Read More »
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.
“Prefabulous + Sustainable” Is a Beautiful Book, But It Doesn’t Make the Case Read More »
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 building and sustainable development continue to be of concern for real estate professionals and consumers. As we consume, we also become aware of how
Green Builder Magazine Takes Two National Journalism Awards Read More »
How much unnecessary mail do we end up with in stacks on the kitchen counter? Most of it doesn’t even get read…it just clutters the
Reduce Unwanted Mail with Catalog Choice Read More »
Optimum Value Engineering — or simply advanced framing — has two main benefits.
Read our Green Framing Resource
Information about best practices, framing materials and a transition guide give you an ov…
Advanced Framing Basics Read More »
S&A Homes has launched an interactive blog, www.SAHomesBlog.com. A new home builder, S&A Homes currently builds in more than 70 communities throughout Pennsylvania and West
Green Builder S&A Homes Launches New Blog Read More »
