DOE To Ban Multi-Spray Showerheads
DOE has issued a ruling limiting shower systems to 2.5 gallons of water per minute total, shocking plumbing manufacturers and water conservationists alike.
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DOE has issued a ruling limiting shower systems to 2.5 gallons of water per minute total, shocking plumbing manufacturers and water conservationists alike.
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The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has begun a process to take closer control over the review of LEED project documentation. The move changes the practice that has been in place since early 2009, following inconsistencies and poor servic…
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A report quantifying the respect impacts of value building reuse versus demolition and new construction—including life-cycle assessments (LCA) and examination of building materials and methods—is due to be released in 2011 by The National Trust for…
Reuse or Build New? Group to Gather Hard Environmental Data Read More »
Alex Wilson, the founder of BuildingGreen and executive editor of Environmental Building News and GreenSpec, is the 2010 winner of the Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing.
BuildingGreen Founder Alex Wilson Named 2010 Hanley Award Winner Read More »
A new bill introduced in Congress would radically alter the way EPA regulates toxic chemicals.
Congress Considers Overhauling Toxics Law Read More »
A new report from the nonprofit Environment and Human Health, Inc. (EHHI) takes aim at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and its LEED rating systems.
New Report Criticizes LEED on Public Health Issues Read More »
At its annual convention in June 2010, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) released a reporting tool for firms participating in its “2030 Commitment.” Over 100 firms have now signed on to the Commitment, which is a more pragmatic, incremental st…
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The Sustainable Sites Initiative has announced a two-year pilot of its rating system for landscapes, which addresses environmental and social issues.
“LEED for Landscapes” Opens Pilot, Attracts Brownfield Projects Read More »
Twenty-one Canadian forest companies and nine environmental organizations have signed the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement, creating a three-year plan for sustainable forest management. The plan will protect the habitat of many species by halting the …
Canadian Timber Companies in Landmark Environmental Deal Read More »
A new report offers the first comprehensive comparison of the two major rating systems for homes: LEED for Homes and the National Green Building Standard. While they come out fairly equal, LEED is ahead on energy.
NAHB and LEED for Homes Equivalent Except on Energy, Says Report Read More »