
Air barriers have recently been identified as one of several effective and viable solutions toward better high-performance buildings.
Energy-efficient is a term that long ago became a part of the language used by building owners and contractors to describe residential and commercial structures and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems that outperform the industry average.
The Design & Build with FSC Award honors designers and builders who are committed to using FSC-certified wood and creating a marketplace that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically prosperous forest management.
A high-performance building envelope is integral to increasing the sustainability of commercial and residential structures - both new construction and retrofit. The results of decades of R&D are now in the marketplace for you to use to enhance energy efficiency, durability and speed of construction while lowering the overall cost of ownership and lessening environmental impact of your project. Read More
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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.