Residential

Looking for a new type of sustainable decking? Or maybe cabinetry made from certified wood? You'll find all of our residential offerings here.

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Built for a Thousand Years

One woman designed the Casa Bella Verde home in Northern California, and visitors from as far as Egypt visit the site for architectural inspiration.
April 2, 2013
Casa Bella Verde is a home as durable and self-sufficient as the environment around it.
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Modern Glazed Brick

November 5, 2012

 Fireclay’s Glazed Thin Brick utilizes up to 100 percent local recycled content.


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Environmentally Friendly Fenestration

November 5, 2012

 Quanex Building Products introduces vinyl window profile technologies that have become even more ecologically sensitive.  


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Hard Choices

PROJECT: Green competition once again shows off projects that make the best use of tile and stone design.
June 1, 2012

There was a fair amount of change this year for Coverings’ annual PROJECT: Green competition sponsored by EDC. 


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Stabilized Joint Sand

April 9, 2012

EnviroSAND is a stabilized joint sand that is specially designed for use with paving stones.


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Wastewater Treatment System

April 9, 2012

AdvanTex systems use recirculating media filters to produce clear, odorless effluent suitable for subsurface irrigation or surface discharge after disinfection.


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Residential Siding Insulation

February 3, 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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Traditional Thermostat Replacement

January 16, 2012

 Smart-e, a unique energy management system, is password protected product that allows people to control their home or office from anywhere in the world.  


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Water-Saving Humidifier

January 9, 2012

 Johnson Controls, the global leader in delivering solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, announces an addition to its line of York Affinity humidifiers.  


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Home Lighting Control

January 9, 2012

 Those who have made the switch to more energy-efficient bulbs like compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and screw-in light emitting diode (LED) lamps, but love the ambiance and energy efficiency of a dimmer, can now have the best of both worlds. Light control manufacturer Lutron Electronics is pleased to introduce two styles of dimmers, Diva/C·L and Credenza/C·L, that work not only with today’s most popular light bulbs, like incandescent and halogen, but also with dimmable CFLs and LEDs, which are expected to become even more widely adopted over the next 10 years.  


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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

2013 June

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.