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Heating Up with Solar Cogen

February 03, 2012
Trying to cut costs and meet sustainability objectives? Consider solar cogeneration — renewable heat and electricity in one for maximum impact.


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Daylighting: Thermal Loss Vs. Electrical Savings

What the differences are and why we need varying standards.
February 02, 2012
Daylighting is the use of natural light as a main illumination source from myriad glazing devices in both vertical and horizontal positions within a building.


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Green of Course

February 03, 2012
A rural middle school follows a path of sustainability with An expansion and renovation for student advancement and fiscal responsibility.


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Get with the Program

February 03, 2012
A California utility is helping owners and architects create energy-efficient projects through a collaborative, incentive-laden program.


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Green Hornet’s Nest

How to help identify and overcome the risks of liability associated with green design and construction
February 03, 2012
No good deed goes unpunished, and sadly, sustainable design and construction is proving to be no different.


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Editor's Note: 15 Years and Counting!

February 03, 2012
It’s hard to believe that we’re celebrating our 15th year of producing ED+C with this issue.


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Cool Roof Coating

February 03, 2012
Coat’N’Cool, an architectural coating engineered to reflect sunlight in the UV, IR and Visible spectrum, is designed to be a long-lasting reflective covering.


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Daylighting Solution

February 03, 2012
3M Architectural Markets introduces the 3M Sunlight Delivery System, a daylighting solution that is designed to bring sunlight deep into interior spaces and provide consistent light levels throughout the day.


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Residential Siding Insulation

February 03, 2012
Fullback siding insulation is specially contoured to fit neatly between the siding and the housewrap, adding an R-3 insulation factor.


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Building Envelope Alternative

February 03, 2012
 SIREWALL, an engineered sandstone product, is designed to be a sustainable alternative to wood walls.


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