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Oak Ridge Lab releases study on energy-efficient roofing system design
on October 15,2012

Oak Ridge National Laboratory released findings from field tests of a roof and attic system that aims to improve the energy efficiency of residential buildings.

International Living Future Institute launches building products label program
on October 03,2012

The International Living Future Institute announced the launch of Delcare, an ingredients label for building products. Declare acts as a “nutrition label,” by providing manufacturers and...

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Solar thermal roof tiles offered as alternative to solar panels
on September 28,2012

A solar thermal heating system by Swedish company SolTech looks a lot like the curved clay or concrete tiles that might normally adorn a roof. The tiles are made of ordinary transparent glass,...

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USGBC, Home Depot launch online green building product database
on March 07,2012

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), in conjunction with The Home Depot, has launched an online green home products database.

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Dow Solar to participate in U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011
on September 21,2011

Dow Solar will be participating at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon 2011 as a sponsor of several key events and two student teams.

Knauf Insulation Announces Formaldehyde-free Verification
on August 03,2011

Knauf is the first insulation company to verify all products as formaldehyde-free through GreenGuard

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KB Home unveils LEED Platinum residential development in L.A.
on May 23,2011
KB Home has revealed its ultra-green luxury condo complex in west Los Angeles. The 52-unit Primera Terra development is the production builder’s first LEED Platinum-certified project and features a...
DOE, HUD team with lenders to finance energy retrofit pilot program
DOE, HUD team with lenders to finance energy retrofit pilot program
on May 06,2011
Eighteen national, regional, and local lenders will participate in a new two-year pilot program sponsored by DOE and HUD that will offer qualified borrowers low-cost loans to make energy-saving...
Dow launches solar home design competition with $35,000 in prizes
Dow launches solar home design competition with $35,000 in prizes
on April 29,2011
The Dow Chemical Co. has launched an international student design competition focused on creating near-zero housing structures using both passive and active solar technologies. Registration for the...
EPA updates Energy Star standards for light fixtures
on April 06,2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week updated its Energy Star standards for light fixtures. Beginning Oct. 1, light fixtures must be 30 percent more efficient than currently qualified...
Meritage builds ‘deconstructed’ home to demonstrate green features
Meritage builds ‘deconstructed’ home to demonstrate green features
on February 27,2011
Home-building giant Meritage Homes cut the ribbon last month on its first high-performance, green community in the San Antonio area. To help educate potential buyers on the green homes, Meritage...
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Tax deal extends, shrinks energy efficiency credits
on December 17,2010
The tax bill passed by both houses of Congress this week does extend the credits, but at the levels they were at before the stimulus package.
UL publishes green standard for gypsum board products
on November 28,2010
Underwriters’ Laboratories Environment has published one of its first green building product standards, ULE ISR 100, for gypsum wall board and panels. USG was the first company to earn Gold level...
NSF International announces new standards for green products
on November 18,2010
NSF International announced last week at the Greenbuild show in Chicago that it has developed a Sustainable Product Assurance program to help increase consumer confidence in “green” products. The...
Study finds 95 percent of green product claims are misleading
on November 05,2010
A new study from environmental marketing agency TerraChoice found that 95 percent of green claims on home and family products were misleading. Of nearly 5,300 products reviewed, only about 240 were...
Work Dips, Hiring Inches Up for Landscape Architecture Firms
on February 04,2010
The economic rollercoaster continues for landscape architecture firms, as firm leaders reported modest decreases in work and increases in hiring compared to the previous quarter.
New Opportunity to Showcase Energy Value in Existing Homes
on January 31,2010

In addition to new homes, the EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA)  program will also provide an opportunity for builders and remodelers to showcase the energy-efficiency upgrades.

Green-Powered Cabinetry
on March 31,2009
FSC-certified and with low- or no-VOC binders and glues, Neil Kelly Cabinets were green before green was cool.
Trade Secrets: Using tax credits to market your remodeling firm
on March 31,2009
Here are a few examples of how remodeling firms are using green tax credits to market their firms and satisfy customers
Green Building Standard Ups the ANSI
on February 28,2009
NAHB's Green Building Standard recently became the first such standard approved by the American National Standards Institute. Why is this notable? It's comprehensive. Minimum requirements must be met...