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• Virginia Tech Shines Overseas

  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University takes top honors at the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 competition.

• New Standards In Development

  Several industry standards addressing smart grid communication, electrical consumption management, and stone products are in development.

• Greenbuild Legacy Project Announced

  The 2010 conference and expo will build two LEED for Homes Platinum-certified homes.

• Bay Area Climate Collaborative Releases Green Building Policy Assessment

  The Bay Area Green Building Policy Assessment includes maps illustrating Bay Area green building policies, as well as a matrix documenting local standards, levels, and thresholds.

• Second Washington Community Passes Living Building Challenge Pilot Program

  Clark County, Wash., has created a pilot program for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects pursuing the Living Building Challenge.

• SBIC Call for Entries

  The 2010 Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards competition is now accepting entries

• Ahrend 601 Bench

  Ahrend's 601 Bench is available in three versions, two made from recycled compressed beech hardwood and one made from partially recycled aluminum alloy.

• Perfecting the Pitch

  Creating a soccer pitch that doubles as a water storage system.

• Richlite Co. Cascade Collection

  These paper composite surfaces feature solid-color tops with two- or three-tone edges in six color schemes.

• NanaWall Systems Bird-Protection Ornilux Glass

  Ultraviolet patterns on NanaWall's new glass aims to prevent birds from colliding with windows.