
There has been much discussion about environmentally sustainable buildings over the past couple of years.
Cities and counties are facing new policy challenges as federal and state regulators adopt greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets and other new environmental performance standards designed to reverse the degradation of our environment.
Caught up in the perfect storm of high operational costs, heightened regulatory pressures and a turbulent economic climate, companies are compelled more than ever to find ways to make their facilities more energy efficient.
Buildings that only achieve energy efficiency and are working toward net zero rely on thinking of the past.
Most environmentally responsible moves are both worthy and cost-effective when given early planning consideration.
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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.
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.