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Alex Wilson provides a tour of 37 innovative products from the U.S. Green Building Council's 2009 Greenbuild conference in Phoenix.
The passage of the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan puts New York City at the forefront of municipal efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions through green building measures.
Two post-occupancy studies of certified green buildings found that prioritizing energy efficiency in design leads to better performance, highlights inaccuracy of energy modeling.
This book from 7Group and Bill Reed focuses on reworking the design process to feed all of the interconnected needs of green buildings.
AIG's Risk Management Green policies extend coverage for LEED-certified buildings.
This new guide from Bill Reed and 7group seeks to "redesign the design process."
Polystyrene is widely used as a rigid insulation in North America, offering high insulation values, moisture resistance, strength, and affordability. But a flame retardant in the material, as well as its life-cycle impacts, raise questions about whether it should be used at all.