The formal forum for EDC contributors to express their opinions and share information affecting today's architects and designers.
This section highlights ways to help manage energy consumption, including renewable forms of energy.
EDC and USGBC partner for this award-winning guide focusing on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.
EDC’s news helps keep you up to date on the latest happenings in the swiftly changing world of sustainability.
Explore sustainable residential developments across the country and the latest news and information for the green residential marketplace.
Everything from news to products to features involving garden roofs, white roofs, solar and beyond can be found here.
Whether it's bamboo, concrete, hardwood, cork, rubber, resilient, ceramic, bio-based or something new, we've got your floor "covered."
If it's a part of the building envelope - including wall systems, roof components, windows, insulation or what have you - it's here.
Take a look at of one of the world's oldest building materials and how its manufacturers are finding new innovations and uses for the product.
We team up with the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute to ensure building tenants can take a deep breath of fresh air.
Daylight? LED? CFL? Something else entirely? We break down the options for this energy intensive building element.
EDC's Excellence in Design (EID) Awards honors commercial, government, institutional, educational and residential projects committed to sustainable design.
Our readers vote for their favorite products as submitted by manufacturers in a variety of categories. And, there're no age restrictions. Products released yesterday compete head-to-head with the classics.
Throughout the year, EDC runs a New+Notable section. Our "winners" are the ones that have received the most requests for more information.
Whether spec, built-to-suit, a new world headquarters or small satellite office, this sector contains everything relating to commercial building.
Some of the most stringent standards in green building involve our nation's children. We've put all our information on the subject right here.
Colleges and universities throughout North America are greening their campuses. We keep you up to date on the trends.
The federal government is trying to lead the way with sustainable buildings, but local governments are doing their part to match.
Libraries, museums and other projects that feature the arts and culture can be found here.
We cover both single family and multifamily projects creating a healthier living environment.
Explore the trends and hot topics affecting sustainable healing environments.
Take a look inside the sustainable world of fast food, fine dining, lodging and more.
This is the place for best practices and case studies describing how to minimize, reuse and recycle construction waste.
There would be no life without water. We highlight the best ways to conserve this precious resource.
From BIM to design charrettes to commissioning and beyond, we cover solutions to create sustainable structures.
A little bit of this, and a little bit of that. Mixed-use projects offer a lot in one place...including sustainable design challenges.
Almost all things relating to the building envelope, including SIPs, ICFs, insulation, rain screens, windows, exterior shading and beyond.
You'll find all of the latest sustainable roofing products in this section, including metal, garden, white and everything else (literally) under the sun.
LEDs, shading systems, glazings and everything else related to lighting can be found here.
A bevy of products designed to help reduce energy costs and increase energy efficiency call this section home.
This section breaks out all the products relating to mechanical systems, including boilers, chillers, VFDs, air handlers and beyond.
Looking for a new type of sustainable decking? Or maybe cabinetry made from certified wood? You'll find all of our residential offerings here.
Keep in touch with the latest in technology helping to build smarter buildings and the means building occupants can stay in control.
Take a look at the hottest products the flooring industry has to offer in this section.
All the products related to water conservation, including the latest fixtures, can be found here.
Looking for a permeable paver? How about a sustainable way to manage erosion control? If so, this section is for you.
This section pretty much speaks for itself. But this is the place to find furniture, wallcoverings and more.
Lots of companies are putting apps to use to help make fieldwork easier. We have the latest for you.
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Need AIA or GBCI credit? Our CEUs meet your continuing education needs.
Everything maintenance related, from daytime cleaning to how best keep dirt from entering your facility, is featured here.
We offer practices and products to reduce the massive energy consumption of these linchpins of the information age.
Warehouses, manufacturing plants and more can find a wide variety of ways to cut costs and save money by being more efficient.
Let's face it, people are messy. These are the products to help keep things tidy - in a sustainable way.
This section will help you find your new high-efficiency commercial dishwasher, ENERGY STAR monitor and more.
Case studies on the latest designs and projects for you to peruse.
That old building doesn’t need to be torn down. Find the inspiration to breathe new life into the facility here.
This section offers the latest tips and tricks to sustainably operate your facilities.
Get a handle on what’s going on overseas with EDC’s international coverage.
EDC'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.
Welcome 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. 
