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Not All LEDs are Created Equal

June 14, 2013

Analyzing why and how LEDs can differ based on the various color options and lifetime usability of LED lighting. 


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Eco-City Update: From Idea to Reality

June 3, 2013

Sustainable development in India, China and the U.S. highlight why unique approaches to the concept are emerging.


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On a Pursuit for Reuse

June 1, 2013
Under a new city green building standard in Baltimore, the largest stone mill in Maryland was reborn and achieved LEED Silver certification.
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Green Lessons Learned

May 24, 2013
When it came to promoting green construction, a contractor turned his own building into a learning experience.
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Green Building Codes and the Benefits of Wood

May 16, 2013

Architects and engineers have traditionally favored steel, masonry and concrete for commercial buildings, but today the use of wood has become increasingly common across all types of U.S. buildings.


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Net-Zero Living and Climate

May 3, 2013

Paisano Green Community leads sustainable design and construction in affordable housing while working within a difficult climate.


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Top 10 Ways Commercial Real Estate Pros Can Go Green

April 25, 2013

BOMA International releases energy efficiency and sustainable strategies for commercial properties. 


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Lighting and Human Health

April 19, 2013

Improving interior lighting at long-term care facilities can affect quality of life.


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Parking Structures: A Forgotten Sustainable Haven

April 12, 2013

Implementing design elements like electric lighting, equipment and daylighting provides for immense potential energy savings.


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New Ways to Save Water in LEED v4

April 5, 2013

LEED v4 casts a wide net to find sometimes overlooked water reuse and treatment opportunities.


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As the membership balloting commences, EDC and Brad Pease of Paladino and Company discuss some of the changes in LEED v4 and what to expect.
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EDC Magazine

June 2013 Cover

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With the June Issue, EDC is taking steps toward embracing product transparency and make sure its readers have the resources to ensure dedication to sustainable design and LEED.
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The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability

In The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability, 7group's principals and integrative design pioneer Bill Reed introduce design and construction professionals to the concepts of whole building design and whole systems.

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Green Product Buzz Guide

Green Product Buzz GuideEDC's Green Product Buzz Guides bring you the latest in green building products and services from companies exhibiting at trade shows, including Greenbuild, the AIA Expo, Coverings, Surfaces and more.

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EDC Crossword

EDC CrosswordWelcome to EDC's crossword puzzle. This puzzle was created specifically for the green building industry by Myles Mellor; all the clues and answers relate to industry terms. Click to view the interactive version of the puzzle that appeared in print. Or if you prefer,  you'll find a PDF link to this month's puzzle and solution.