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Finding the Green Lining: Surviving and Thriving in an Economic Downturn

Finding the Green Lining: Surviving and Thriving in an Economic Downturn

A sharp slowdown in nearly all sectors of design and construction has been a defining component of the current recession.
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GreenBuildingAdvisor.com to Launch

BuildingGreen is launching a new Web-based tool for residential green building in January 2009.
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Greening Our Infrastructure

The infrastructure stimulus plan being shaped by the incoming Obama Administration is an opportunity to reduce automobile dependence while improving...
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Energy Dashboards: Using Real-Time Feedback to Influence Behavior

Real-time feedback on energy use can change occupant behavior and save energy. Several products now on the market provide this...
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Knauf Introduces Ecose Biobased Binder

Knauf’s EcoBatt insulation uses a new biobased binder with no added formaldehyde, although it has not revealed the proprietary ingredients.
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Watermiser Flow Control Valve

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Solar-Thermal News

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Energy Dashboards: Using Real-Time Feedback to Influence Behavior

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Free Energy Modeling in Google SketchUp

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