Green Building

7 Ways Reducing C02 Emissions will Drive Technology and Innovation in Building Methods & Materials

May 27, 2014

Technological and knowledge advances provide opportunities to stabilize or reduce building energy use and emissions by mid century. 

Congress Should Reject a LEED Monopoly

May 27, 2014

This writer contends environmental activist groups are urging Congress and state governments to reject competition and award a monopoly on green building rating systems to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

New Software Simplifies Green Building Product Research

May 27, 2014

A new software tool enables architects, engineers and contractors to seek products that fit certain criteria, such as whether they carry Green Seal, Forest Stewardship Council, Cradle to Cradle or other eco-credentials.

Icynene Offering New Low-Density Sprayfoam with Higher R-Value

May 27, 2014

Icynene is now offering a low-density polyurethane foam insulation with a slightly higher R-value, which the company says will help builders meet stricter energy code requirements.

House Will Last 500 Years with 'Perfect Walls'

May 27, 2014

This article explores the concept of building a house that would have a life cycle of 500 years.

More than 25% of Likely Home Features in 2014 Related to Energy Performance

April 21, 2014

Of the 18 home features most likely found in new home this year, nearly one third of them relate to a home's performance.

South Carolina Avoids LEED Ban, Adopts Compromise Language

April 21, 2014

H3592 marks a trend in which chemical and plastic trade groups have opposed the integration of LEED standards in the Southeast. In 2013, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas saw anti-LEED state-level policies introduced for debate.

EPA Says 23K Energy-Star Buildings Saved $3.1B in Utilities

April 21, 2014

The EPA released some interesting statistics: more than 23,000 buildings earned their Energy-Star certification by the end of last year. These buildings saved more than $3.1 billion on utility bills and prevented greenhouse emissions.

Soudal Launches Genius Gun for Foam Application

March 24, 2014

Soudal USA announced the launch of its expanding polyurethane foam product, the first-of-its-kind gap filling and insulating foam that is reusable multiple times and eliminates the need for a separate applicator.

Survey: 9 of 10 Respondents Support Using Energy-Efficient Products

March 24, 2014

Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of respondents supported investing taxpayers' money in energy-efficiency technologies, innovations, and programs if they would save consumers money.