Unbiased green building news and information from the most respected source in the industry. en-us http://www.buildinggreen.com/news/rss.cfm http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Integrated-Project-Delivery-A-Platform-for-Efficient-Construction/ Integrated project delivery, or IPD, is a new contract mechanism for design and construction. Among its benefits for green building, it enshrines integrated design and building information modeling (BIM) into a legally supportive framework. Environmental Building News/Feature Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Integrated-Project-Delivery-A-Platform-for-Efficient-Construction/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Uncertain-Future-for-ASHRAE-Standard-189/ The committee developing ASHRAE Standard 189, a proposed minimum, code-enforceable standard for commercial green buildings, has been cleared, possibly due to influence by disaffected industry stakeholders. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Uncertain-Future-for-ASHRAE-Standard-189/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/California-Seeks-Reduced-Emissions-Through-Regional-Planning/ California Senate Bill 375 provides incentives for compact, transit-oriented development that reduces reliance on cars and their greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/California-Seeks-Reduced-Emissions-Through-Regional-Planning/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/California-Sets-Up-Toxic-Chemicals-Registry/ New legislation in California requires the government to identify and prioritize toxic substances needing further assessment, but critics argue that it will delay needed action. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/California-Sets-Up-Toxic-Chemicals-Registry/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Bailout-Bill-Extends-Green-Building-Tax-Benefits/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Bailout-Bill-Extends-Green-Building-Tax-Benefits/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Public-Energy-Benchmarking-Causes-Embarrassment-in-U-K/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Public-Energy-Benchmarking-Causes-Embarrassment-in-U-K/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/USGBC-Announces-Research-Grant-Recipients/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/USGBC-Announces-Research-Grant-Recipients/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Suspended-Ceilings-Save-Energy-Says-Industry-Study/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Suspended-Ceilings-Save-Energy-Says-Industry-Study/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/New-Tool-Quantifies-Shade-Tree-Benefits/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/New-Tool-Quantifies-Shade-Tree-Benefits/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Berkeley-California-Finances-Solar-Installations-Through-Property-Taxes/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Berkeley-California-Finances-Solar-Installations-Through-Property-Taxes/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Delving-Deeper-Workshop-Series-Announced/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Delving-Deeper-Workshop-Series-Announced/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Guide-to-Best-Practices-in-Commissioning-Released/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Guide-to-Best-Practices-in-Commissioning-Released/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/ASTM-Gives-New-Prominence-to-Sustainability/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/ASTM-Gives-New-Prominence-to-Sustainability/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Study-Finds-Quick-Payback-for-LEED-Investments/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Study-Finds-Quick-Payback-for-LEED-Investments/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Bella-Dura-Contract-Fabric-Touts-Its-Green-Credentials/ Bella-Dura indoor/outdoor fabric offers contract-quality performance in a competitively priced product. The company claims that Bella-Dura solution-dyed polypropylene fibers are colorfast and require less energy and water to produce than nylon or polyester. Environmental Building News/Product Review Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Bella-Dura-Contract-Fabric-Touts-Its-Green-Credentials/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/New-Group-at-Bentley-for-BIM-and-Building-Performance/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/New-Group-at-Bentley-for-BIM-and-Building-Performance/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Sherwin-Williams-Debuts-Low-and-Zero-VOC-Industrial-Paints/ Sherwin-Williams now offers low- and zero-VOC paints for commercial and industrial applications. Environmental Building News/Product Review Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Sherwin-Williams-Debuts-Low-and-Zero-VOC-Industrial-Paints/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Low-Temperature-Heat-Pump-Manufacturers-Settle-Suit/ Environmental Building News/Product News Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Low-Temperature-Heat-Pump-Manufacturers-Settle-Suit/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Serious-Windows-from-Serious-Materials/ Environmental Building News/Product News Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Serious-Windows-from-Serious-Materials/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Reducing-Heat-Flow-Through-Windows/ Bringing daylight into a building through windows usually means a loss of heat; low-emissivity coatings, multiple panes, and gas fills can make windows more energy-efficient. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/29/Reducing-Heat-Flow-Through-Windows/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/17/Uncertain-Future-for-ASHRAE-Standard-189/ The committee developing ASHRAE Standard 189, a proposed minimum, code-enforceable standard for commercial green buildings, has been cleared, possibly due to influence by disaffected industry stakeholders. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/10/17/Uncertain-Future-for-ASHRAE-Standard-189/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Bringing-Nature-Indoors-The-Myths-and-Realities-of-Plants-in-Buildings/ Some proponents of indoor plants promise that they will clean the air and promote occupant health and productivity. But will they? Scientific backing for these claims is still being developed, but some of the results are promising. Environmental Building News/Feature Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Bringing-Nature-Indoors-The-Myths-and-Realities-of-Plants-in-Buildings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Regulations-Demanding-Actual-Data-Are-Leapfrogging-LEED/ Now that California and Washington, D.C., are mandating energy use reporting for commercial buildings, the designation "LEED Certified" should be reserved for projects that document their actual performance through LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance. Environmental Building News/From the Editors Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Regulations-Demanding-Actual-Data-Are-Leapfrogging-LEED/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Energy-Use-Reporting-Mandated-in-California/ California is following Washington, D.C., in mandating energy reporting for commercial buildings. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Energy-Use-Reporting-Mandated-in-California/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Green-Roof-Study-Finds-Big-Variation-in-Stormwater-Retention/ Researchers in Austin found that, while several common green roof designs all moderated temperature effectively, they varied in their ability to retain stormwater. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Green-Roof-Study-Finds-Big-Variation-in-Stormwater-Retention/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Illegal-Timber-Trade-Targeted-by-New-Law/ An amendment to the Lacey Act gives federal agencies the authority to prosecute those trading in illegally logged timber and to seize illegal timber shipments. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Illegal-Timber-Trade-Targeted-by-New-Law/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Free-Energy-Modeling-in-Google-SketchUp/ With a new plug-in for Google SketchUp, Integrated Environmental Solutions offers free energy simulations for projects in the early stages of design. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Free-Energy-Modeling-in-Google-SketchUp/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Michigan-Building-First-to-Earn-Double-LEED-Platinum-Certification/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Michigan-Building-First-to-Earn-Double-LEED-Platinum-Certification/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Australians-Promote-Cap-and-Trade-System-for-Building-Energy-Use/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Australians-Promote-Cap-and-Trade-System-for-Building-Energy-Use/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/New-Rules-Will-Reduce-Lawnmower-Emissions/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/New-Rules-Will-Reduce-Lawnmower-Emissions/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Canadian-LEED-Update-Close-to-Balloting/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Canadian-LEED-Update-Close-to-Balloting/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Aon-Offers-Green-Rebuilding-Policy/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Aon-Offers-Green-Rebuilding-Policy/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions-a-Factor-in-California-Land-Use-Cases/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions-a-Factor-in-California-Land-Use-Cases/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Kaiser-Opens-Green-Medical-Center-in-Modesto/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Kaiser-Opens-Green-Medical-Center-in-Modesto/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Puget-Sound-Decision-Mandates-Low-Impact-Development/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Puget-Sound-Decision-Mandates-Low-Impact-Development/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Advisory-Issued-for-Louisiana-Pacific-Composite-Decking/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Advisory-Issued-for-Louisiana-Pacific-Composite-Decking/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Lime-Stucco-from-American-Clay-Enterprises/ American Clay Enterprises, known for its popular natural earth plaster, has introduced a setting lime stucco to the national market. Environmental Building News/Product Review Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Lime-Stucco-from-American-Clay-Enterprises/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Sealed-Blinds-from-Unicel-Offer-Flexibility-Low-Maintenance/ Vision Control sealed interpane louvers, available with any type of glazing, offer numerous benefits, including energy savings and reduced maintenance compared with other blinds. Environmental Building News/Product Review Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Sealed-Blinds-from-Unicel-Offer-Flexibility-Low-Maintenance/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Foam-in-Place-Polyurethane-Insulation/ Sprayed polyurethane foam offers several advantages over other forms of insulation, including R-value and airtightness. Installation, R-value, and ozone safety vary with the type of foam used. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/25/Foam-in-Place-Polyurethane-Insulation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/3/Free-Energy-Modeling-in-Google-SketchUp/ With a new plug-in for Google SketchUp, Integrated Environmental Solutions offers free energy simulations for projects in the early stages of design. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/3/Free-Energy-Modeling-in-Google-SketchUp/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/16/Bamboo-Flooring/ BuildingGreen.com/Product News Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/16/Bamboo-Flooring/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/16/Energy-Use-Reporting-Mandated-in-California/ California's new energy reporting requirement for commercial buildings will affect the real estate industry and will likely improve building performance. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/16/Energy-Use-Reporting-Mandated-in-California/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/24/Green-Kitchen-Certification-Launched/ BuildingGreen.com/Newsbrief Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/24/Green-Kitchen-Certification-Launched/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/24/USGBC-Announces-Research-Grant-Recipients/ USGBC has awarded $2 million in research funding to projects that will study topics from indoor air quality in schools to transportation energy intensity to porous pavement. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/9/24/USGBC-Announces-Research-Grant-Recipients/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Water-Policies-Encouraging-Conservation/ Conserving water goes beyond building design and technology. Water use is governed by federal, state, and local policies, from maximum flow requirements to pricing structures that encourage or discourage conservation. Environmental Building News/Feature Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Water-Policies-Encouraging-Conservation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Sustainable-Design-Leaders-Explore-Their-Profession/ With BuildingGreen's help, a group of sustainable design directors met in Colorado Springs to discuss this growing profession. Environmental Building News/From the Editors Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Sustainable-Design-Leaders-Explore-Their-Profession/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Aspen-Considers-Renewable-Energy-Requirements-for-Commercial-Buildings/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Aspen-Considers-Renewable-Energy-Requirements-for-Commercial-Buildings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Certified-Wood-Credit-in-LEED-Gets-Makeover/ After more than two years of work, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has proposed a major change for certified wood in its LEED Rating System. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Certified-Wood-Credit-in-LEED-Gets-Makeover/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Regional-Standards-for-Air-Conditioners-in-the-Works/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Regional-Standards-for-Air-Conditioners-in-the-Works/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/The-Challenge-of-Creating-Living-Buildings/ As the first buildings attempt to meet the Living Building Challenge, the difficulties of designing and building to such a rigorous standard are becoming apparent. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/The-Challenge-of-Creating-Living-Buildings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/California-Adopts-Voluntary-Green-Building-Standards/ The first state to do so, California has adopted voluntary green building standards that will become mandatory in 2011. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/California-Adopts-Voluntary-Green-Building-Standards/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Paint-Companies-Not-Responsible-in-Rhode-Island-Lead-Case/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Paint-Companies-Not-Responsible-in-Rhode-Island-Lead-Case/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Department-of-Energy-Focuses-on-Net-Zero-Commercial-Buildings/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Department-of-Energy-Focuses-on-Net-Zero-Commercial-Buildings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Groups-Set-Mercury-Limits-for-Flyash-in-Concrete/ Fears about mercury content in coal flyash used as recycled content in concrete are leading to new rules in green building rating systems. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Groups-Set-Mercury-Limits-for-Flyash-in-Concrete/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Electrical-Contractors-Group-Endorses-Green-Training/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Electrical-Contractors-Group-Endorses-Green-Training/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Canadian-Development-Dockside-Green-Earns-LEED-Platinum/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Canadian-Development-Dockside-Green-Earns-LEED-Platinum/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Groups-Merge-to-Coordinate-Greening-of-Hospitals/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Groups-Merge-to-Coordinate-Greening-of-Hospitals/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/San-Francisco-Passes-Stringent-Green-Building-Requirements/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/San-Francisco-Passes-Stringent-Green-Building-Requirements/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/D-C-Requires-Building-Owners-to-Report-Energy-Use/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/D-C-Requires-Building-Owners-to-Report-Energy-Use/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Masonite-Offers-Straw-Core-Door-With-No-Added-Urea-Formaldehyde/ Masonite's Safe 'N Sound Emerald door features a wheat-straw core, FSC-certified veneers, and adhesives with no added urea-formaldehyde. Environmental Building News/Product Review Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Masonite-Offers-Straw-Core-Door-With-No-Added-Urea-Formaldehyde/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/LEDs-Get-Energy-Star-Label-Amid-Controversy/ Just before a Department of Energy standard for Energy Star LEDs becomes effective, the Environmental Protection Agency announced its own standard, taking the industry by surprise. Environmental Building News/Product News Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/LEDs-Get-Energy-Star-Label-Amid-Controversy/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Building-Integrated-Wind-Arrives-at-Logan-International-Airport/ Environmental Building News/Product News Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Building-Integrated-Wind-Arrives-at-Logan-International-Airport/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Vapor-Retarders-and-Air-Barriers-Managing-Moisture-in-Building-Envelopes/ Air barriers, which prevent air leakage, and vapor retarders, which control moisture diffusion, are both important for controlling moisture in a building envelope. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/28/Vapor-Retarders-and-Air-Barriers-Managing-Moisture-in-Building-Envelopes/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/11/Certified-Wood-Credit-in-LEED-Gets-Makeover/ The U.S. Green Building Council has proposed a revision to the certified-wood credit in its LEED Rating System and has opened a 30-day public comment period. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/11/Certified-Wood-Credit-in-LEED-Gets-Makeover/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/21/New-Group-Certifies-Green-Building-Materials-Retailers/ BuildingGreen.com/Newsbrief Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/21/New-Group-Certifies-Green-Building-Materials-Retailers/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/21/Utah-Goes-to-Four-Day-Work-Week-to-Save-Energy/ BuildingGreen.com/Newsbrief Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/21/Utah-Goes-to-Four-Day-Work-Week-to-Save-Energy/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/21/Giant-Dow-Chemical-Grows-with-Rohm-and-Haas-Acquisition/ BuildingGreen.com/Newsbrief Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/8/21/Giant-Dow-Chemical-Grows-with-Rohm-and-Haas-Acquisition/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Ductless-Mini-Splits-and-Their-Kin-The-Revolution-in-Variable-Refrigerant-Flow-Air-Conditioning/ Ductless split systems using heat pumps and variable refrigerant flow offer an energy-efficient alternative to conventional heating and air-conditioning systems for a variety of settings, from homes to hotels and schools. Three major manufacturers—Daikin, Mitsubishi, and Sanyo—offer the greatest variety of products. Environmental Building News/Feature Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Ductless-Mini-Splits-and-Their-Kin-The-Revolution-in-Variable-Refrigerant-Flow-Air-Conditioning/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Congressional-Caucus-Focused-on-Green-Building-Legislation/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Congressional-Caucus-Focused-on-Green-Building-Legislation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/EPA-to-Study-Formaldehyde/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/EPA-to-Study-Formaldehyde/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Canadian-Study-Finds-Regulations-Can-Handle-Nanotechnology/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Canadian-Study-Finds-Regulations-Can-Handle-Nanotechnology/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Autodesk-Bentley-Continue-to-Expand-Agree-to-Collaborate/ Design software giants Autodesk and Bentley Systems have announced plans to support each other's software as both companies continue to push towards real-time performance feedback during the design process by acquiring and partnering with software companies that offer energy and other green design analyses. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Autodesk-Bentley-Continue-to-Expand-Agree-to-Collaborate/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Right-to-Dry-Protected-in-Colorado/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Right-to-Dry-Protected-in-Colorado/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/San-Francisco-Allocates-3-Million-for-PV-Incentives/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/San-Francisco-Allocates-3-Million-for-PV-Incentives/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/First-Canada-Green-Building-Council-Summit-a-Success/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/First-Canada-Green-Building-Council-Summit-a-Success/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Massachusetts-Enacts-Far-Reaching-Energy-Legislation/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Massachusetts-Enacts-Far-Reaching-Energy-Legislation/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Mazria-Publishes-Code-Equivalents-for-2030-Challenge/ Architecture 2030 has published a white paper showing the amount by which buildings have to beat various codes to meet the 50% energy reductions called for by the 2030 Challenge. More than a dozen codes and standards are presented, with 20%-30% improvement required for most. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Mazria-Publishes-Code-Equivalents-for-2030-Challenge/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Solar-Water-Heating-Required-in-New-Homes-in-Hawaii/ A new law in Hawaii requires solar water heaters for new houses, but several groups, including a solar energy organization, see problems with the legislation. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Solar-Water-Heating-Required-in-New-Homes-in-Hawaii/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Jones-Lang-LaSalle-Gives-Green-Globes-a-Boost/ Property management and brokerage giant Jones Lang LaSalle now owns the creator of the Green Globes rating system, which it hopes to leverage into enhanced capabilities for assessing the environmental responsibility of clients' buildings and entire real estate portfolios. Environmental Building News/What's Happening Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Jones-Lang-LaSalle-Gives-Green-Globes-a-Boost/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Energy-Efficient-Water-Coolers-from-Elkay-and-Halsey-Taylor/ Elkay and Halsey Taylor have introduced two pressure water filters, the VRCGRN and HVRGRN, respectively, with improved compressor and bubbler technology that lowers energy and water consumption. Environmental Building News/Product Review Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Energy-Efficient-Water-Coolers-from-Elkay-and-Halsey-Taylor/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Conserval-Introduces-Rooftop-PV-and-Thermal-Modules/ Environmental Building News/Product News Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Conserval-Introduces-Rooftop-PV-and-Thermal-Modules/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Alpen-Acquired-by-Serious-Materials/ Environmental Building News/Product News Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/Alpen-Acquired-by-Serious-Materials/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/All-About-Formaldehyde/ A naturally occurring organic compound used in binders for composite wood products, among other things, formaldehyde can create serious health problems in those exposed to high concentrations. Environmental Building News/BackPage Primer Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/All-About-Formaldehyde/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/High-Performance-Building-Perspective-and-Practice/ This short video from the Rocky Mountain Institute and the U.S. Green Building Council makes the business case for green building. Environmental Building News/From the Library Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/High-Performance-Building-Perspective-and-Practice/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/16/Autodesk-Bentley-Continue-to-Expand-Agree-to-Collaborate/ Design software giants Autodesk and Bentley Systems announce plans to support each other's software as both continue to push towards real-time performance feedback during the design process by acquiring and partnering with software companies that offer energy and other green design analyses. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/16/Autodesk-Bentley-Continue-to-Expand-Agree-to-Collaborate/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/24/Home-Depot-Launches-CFL-Take-Back-Program/ Home Depot's new program to take back compact fluorescent lamps may increase dismal recycling rates, keeping mercury out of the environment. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/24/Home-Depot-Launches-CFL-Take-Back-Program/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/USGBC-Names-Groups-to-Perform-LEED-Certifications/ Starting in 2009, the U.S. Green Building Council will be handing over LEED certifications to ten outside companies. BuildingGreen.com/What's Happening Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/7/29/USGBC-Names-Groups-to-Perform-LEED-Certifications/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Green-Cleaning-Required-in-LEED-for-Existing-Buildings/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Green-Cleaning-Required-in-LEED-for-Existing-Buildings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Affordable-Housing-Benefits-from-IRS-Rules-Change-on-Solar-Tax-Credit/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Affordable-Housing-Benefits-from-IRS-Rules-Change-on-Solar-Tax-Credit/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Counting-Carbon-Understanding-Carbon-Footprints-of-Buildings/ Everyone seems to be talking about measuring carbon footprints and designing carbon-neutral buildings, but these terms mean different things to different people. Some focus just on operating energy, while others also look at transportation, materials, and other building-related emissions. As with so many things, the results depend on what you count and how you count it. Environmental Building News/Feature Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Counting-Carbon-Understanding-Carbon-Footprints-of-Buildings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/LEED-Exam-Required-of-ASU-Real-Estate-Students/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/LEED-Exam-Required-of-ASU-Real-Estate-Students/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Bike-Sharing-Comes-to-the-U-S/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Bike-Sharing-Comes-to-the-U-S/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Green-Real-Estate-Certification-Available/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Green-Real-Estate-Certification-Available/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Los-Angeles-Limits-Mansionization/ Environmental Building News/Newsbrief Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Los-Angeles-Limits-Mansionization/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Nanotech-Textile-Finish-Gets-Mixed-Environmental-Ratings/ Environmental Building News/Product News Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Nanotech-Textile-Finish-Gets-Mixed-Environmental-Ratings/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Soy-Based-Composite-Introduced-in-Waterless-Urinal/ Environmental Building News/Product News Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Soy-Based-Composite-Introduced-in-Waterless-Urinal/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Furniture-Gets-Multiple-Attribute-Sustainability-Certification/ Environmental Building News/Product News Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Furniture-Gets-Multiple-Attribute-Sustainability-Certification/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Thermal-Energy-Storage-Units-Come-Down-in-Size/ Environmental Building News/Product News Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Thermal-Energy-Storage-Units-Come-Down-in-Size/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/FSC-Certification-Available-for-All-SierraPine-Composites/ Environmental Building News/Product News Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/FSC-Certification-Available-for-All-SierraPine-Composites/ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Get-Ready-for-Fuel-Switching/ As the cost of heating fuel rises, utilities must prepare for increased demand as homeowners switch to cheaper electric-resistance heat. Environmental Building News/From the Editors Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2008/6/27/Get-Ready-for-Fuel-Switching/