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Green Roofs

What we mean when we say ‘green.’
March 01, 2012
In some circles, “green roof” means “vegetative roof.” But in fact, the term “green roof” really refers to a roofing system that’s sustainable.
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Flooring Materials Library

March 01, 2012

Autodesk Revit Architecture materials library from nora systems, Inc. makes it possible to incorporate nora flooring into 3D designs.


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High-Speed Hand Dryer

March 01, 2012

XLERATOR hand dryer completely dries hands in 10 to 15 seconds and uses 80 percent less energy than traditional hand dryers.


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Web-enabled Energy Monitor

March 01, 2012

E-Mon’s Web-enabled energy monitor provides energy data via any standard internet browser in one-page snapshots of real-time and historical energy usage.


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Ceiling Tiles

March 01, 2012

CertainTeed Adagio ceilings combine superior noise control, beauty and durability.


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Spray Foam Insulation

March 01, 2012

Soft, fluffy pink doesn’t save cold, hard green.


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Butterfly Bike Shelter

January 26, 2012

The Butterfly model is from Duo-Gard’s line of architecturally designed bike shelters. The contemporary structure features glazed roof “wings.”


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For the Digital Tool Belt

The Hydrotech Hydrology Tool helps architects and engineers analyze how a garden roof will help meet a facility’s needs by compiling an extensive amount of relevant data.
January 09, 2012

 Whether it’s auto repair, homebuilding or designing a green roof, having the right tool for the job often makes the process go much more smoothly.  


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Sustainability Education, Credentialing and Support

The International Facility Management Association assists facility professionals in planning and implementing strategic sustainability programs.
November 30, 2011
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is the world’s largest and most widely recognized global association for professional facility managers, supporting more than 20,000 members in 78 countries.
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Lamberts U-Shaped Glass

November 11, 2011
There are over 5 million commercial and industrial buildings in the United States, annually spending upwards of $202.3 billion on energy.
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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 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 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.