Milk Paint comes in powdered form and is made from casein (milk protein) mixed with lime, clay, and earth pigments.
Updated publication details the effects of energy performance on property value.
A Massachusetts renovation is the eighth in the country to meet the stringent 1,000 Home Challenge.
Harmony Flat, Eg-Shel, Semi-Gloss, and Primer are low-odor, zero-VOC acrylic latex paints.
Conference presenter lists common mistakes builders make when reaching out to customers.
The optional systems generate electricity and hot water.
DOE's Sam Rashkin receives The 2012 Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing.
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The International Living Future Institute has announced the newest version of the Living Building Challenge.
Eight sustainable projects from across the country were honored as winners of the NAHB’s National Green Building Awards.
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A recent blog posting questions the market viability of higher density development.
The energy-efficient Eco-Cove LED cove light features a warm white or natural white light with a lamp life of 50,000 hours at 70% lumen maintenance.
Available with FSC-certified lumber, Plankfloor offers the beauty and durability of hardwood floors with the resource efficiency and durability of engineered wood, the firm says.
West End interior molded doors are available with the company’s Safe ‘N Sound Emerald option.
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Quality and value are driving growth in the green building market, study shows.
Projects include geothermal systems, rainwater catchment, ICFs, and straw bale construction.
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Living Cities, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation study demonstrates energy and financial savings from multifamily project upgrades in New York.
A card game helped change energy and resource use habits among employees at Miron Construction at home and at work.
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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.
Offering rate options benefits the grid and the customer.
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New study says updates to national efficiency standards can provide substantial financial and environmental benefits.
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High-density, walkable communities contribute far less in greenhouse gas emissions per capita than their low-density counterparts.
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Founders and members of The Regeneration Project make the case that time is the scarcest resource.
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Designer Marianne Cusato charts a different course when it comes to real estate trends.
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Flame retardants are just one of the many hazardous chemicals that may never be banned in the U.S.
A leading solar market research firm predicts PV growth through 2016.
USGBC's Jeremy Sigmon talks about the evolution of green building codes.
The green rating system is the first specifically tailored to the regional conditions and values of the Middle East.
NASA unveils Sustainability Base, the first space station on Earth, with sustainability lessons for all types of future building.
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Health Product Declarations address the health side of building products and materials.
New green product database communicates sustainability at the retail level.
A public-private alliance seeks to reduce the consumption and environmental impacts of buildings.
A 2009 white paper help cities adopting the 2030 Challenge to update their energy standards.
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LEED goes to an unprecedented fourth round of public comment for changes big and small.
Creating financial incentive may be the key to water efficiency.
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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.
Domestic oil and natural gas production is up and demand for gasoline is down, but at what cost are we gaining energy 'independence'?
A new book takes the latest stab at instilling urgency about global environmental stewardship, including a chapter on improving sustainable building practices.
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Now ís your chance to comment on ANSIís draft standard for enhanced product declarations.
Architect Thomas Dolan provides a complete and authoritative treatment of live-work housing, a cornerstone of the zero-commute housing ideal.
NewSchool of Architecture and Design’s Thomas-Mobley talks about how construction management plays a key role in delivering on the promise of sustainability.
A selection of hybrid insulation solutions are available using various combinations of air-sealing and insulating products.
KB Home community features high-performance products and technologies.
ANSI-approved Green Squared program looks at a range of indicators.
HydroGap drainable housewrap combines a water-resistant barrier and drainage system into one application.
The manufacturer’s new Heritage Timber Edition is a line of FSC-certified wood flooring that replicates the patina of reclaimed distressed barn wood.
Different approaches to air sealing, insulation, and moisture control are available with this manufacturer’s hybrid insulation system.
Energy Star Ultra Series ventilation fans continually monitor their performance and adjust speed to ensure the correct amount of air movement.
The 3iE is a programmable thermostat that’s specifically designed for in-floor electric radiant-heated floors, allowing users to set programs to heat floors only when needed
Learn more about this prestigious award and all of its winners.
The Hanley Foundation Honors Sam Rashkin for Extraordinary Contributions to Sustainability.
The President of the Hanley Foundation and founder of the Hanley Award discusses the Hanley Foundation’s mission and the Hanley Award.
There are several potential financial benefits to investing in water efficiency.
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The Water Smart Home program certifies both new homes and neighborhoods.
European building standard emphasizes more light and less noise.
Knauf Insulation. The EcoSeal System combines a spray-on, water-based air sealant with EcoBatt fiberglass insulation batts or JetStream blown-in insulation.
Sun-Mar. The firm’s composting toilets evaporate urine and compost solid waste, so there’s no output or contamination of groundwater.
GE Appliances. The GeoSpring hybrid electric heat-pump water heater combines energy-saving heat-pump technology with a traditional electric heating system.
Owens Corning. The EnergyComplete Whole Home Insulation and Air Sealing System includes a low-expanding, spray-on air infiltration barrier compound that foams in place to seal critical intersections, joints, and gaps and reduces air infiltration up to 70%, according to the manufacturer.
Facebook application will help consumers make efficient choices.
Advancements in micro combined heat and power move the needle toward energy independence.
A webinar sponsored by organizations instrumental in developing the IgCC provides navigation for standards, codes, and rating systems.
Jonah Schein explains how WaterSense is helping the industry march toward a more water-efficient future.
Making homes resistant to natural disasters and sustainable in their aftermath goes hand-in-hand with environmental goals.
A necessary design element creates unintended but critical benefits.
The IBACOS Lab Home seeks to define comfort as a performance measure.
Until we can wean ourselves of coal-fired electricity, at least maybe the plants that produce it can aid in that effort.
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Conference aims higher by proposing the concept of a 'positive city,' which tries to put a stop to environmental impacts altogether.
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USGBC puts out call for industry advocates to lobby the adoption of this new standard locally.
A high-performance builder takes wall panels to the next level.
A combination of appliances and NREL data approximate a homeowner presence in the IBACOS Lab Home.
The IBACOS Lab Home is testing the efficiency (and viability) of an underslab loop that could make geothermal affordable.
Since 2002, the number of small residential wind turbines has increased more than 10 times, and there's still plenty of opportunity.
INAX. Using water pressure alone, the Satis toilet delivers a full flush that completely cleanses the entire bowl from the top down with a minimal amount of water, the firm says.
DuVerre Hardware. Pomegranate Collection cabinet hardware designed by renowned metalsmith Heinz Pfleger is made of 100% recycled aluminum.
CertainTeed. Avancis PowerMax photovoltaic modules can be integrated into residential roofing systems.