Sustainable Materials
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Sustainable Materials
Deep Dives
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The Missing Embodied Carbon Link: Construction
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Some researchers say construction emissions could account for as much as 30% of a project’s embodied carbon. What can be done about it?
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Keeping PFAS Forever Chemicals out of Building Products
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been linked to negative health and environmental impacts. Getting them out of our building products is going to require work.
Quick Takes
Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.
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Product Guidance
Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.
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The First Practical Heliostat
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Practical Solar has introduced a simple heliostat system to reflect sunlight into buildings for lighting and space heating; future applications will include water heating and electricity generation.
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iCrete Mixes Stronger Concrete With Less Cement
Product Review
iCrete is an approach to concrete mix design that uses a proprietary algorithm, informed by detailed analysis of available aggregates, to optimize particle packing and use only as much cement as necessary.
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Top-10 Products for Affordable Green Retrofits
Product Review
Ten key product areas represent compelling opportunities for cost-effective, environmentally friendly retrofits to existing buildings.
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Nexterra NSF-140-Certified Commercial Carpet Tiles
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Bolyu and Cambridge carpet tiles with Nexterra backing were the first carpets certified to NSF 140-2007e, achieving the platinum level.
In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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Pushing Weatherization, Feds Look the Other Way on Radon
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When using federal dollars to button up, low-income homeowners don't get additional funding for radon mitigation. What happens next? The government isn't telling.
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Architects Push for Clearer EPDs with 2030 Challenge
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Input from practitioners is needed, says Architecture 2030, to develop a more readable format for life-cycle data and environmental product declarations.
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FSC-Certified Bamboo Plywood Now Available
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In an industry first, Smith & Fong now offers bamboo plywood panels certified to the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council.
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New Flame Retardant for Polystyrene-Too Much Like the Old?
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Dow releases a new brominated flame retardant, which sparks concerns amongst watchdog groups.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Learning Resources
Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.
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