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Rotten Fruit

Why ‘picking low-hanging fruit’ hurts efficiency and how to fix that problem.
November 5, 2012

Sometimes a failure can arrive disguised as a success.


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Everything Old is New (and Sustainable) Again

With a simple energy analysis and upgrades, facilities can save big.
October 1, 2012

 As energy costs continue to rise — about 3 percent annually — facility managers are seeking ways to lower their utility bills while reducing environmental impact.  


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Constant Betterment

An education center in Canada teaches children to continually strive for a more sustainable future through example.
October 1, 2012

 Located on the Kortright Living City Campus in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, the Earth Rangers Centre is an advanced green building, certified LEED-NC Gold.  


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Zero Plus

HGA Architects and Engineers is perfecting a progressive approach that goes beyond net zero.
March 1, 2012

 Buildings that only achieve energy efficiency and are working toward net zero rely on thinking of the past.  


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Online Calculator Estimates Carbon Benefits of Wood Buildings

WoodWorks’ tool shows amount of carbon stored in a building’s wood products along with avoided greenhouse gas emissions.
December 1, 2011
WoodWorks, a cooperative venture of major North American wood associations, recently launched an online tool that estimates the carbon benefits of wood buildings.
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 Interview with Glenn Carels, principal with the design firm for California State University, Northridge, (CSUN)'s Student Recreation Center.
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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.