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The International Green Construction Code Public Version 2.0 is now available for download. Code change proposals will be accepted until Jan. 3.
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A new white paper from Pike Research lists 10 key trends that may have an influence on efficiency measures in the commercial building industry in 2011.
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USGBC is now accepting session proposals for several events, including Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Toronto in October 2011.
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The USGBC’s LEED for Healthcare rating system passed by member ballot with an 87 percent approval rate.
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The international coalition GLOBE seeks to advocate for sustainable building practices as a key strategy in combating climate change.
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LEED for Retail is the latest version of the LEED green building rating system, while the LEED Volume Program is designed for high-volume property developers.
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The AIA Committee on the Environment is now accepting projects for the program’s 15th year.
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Proposed changes to the LEED green building rating system are posted for public comment through Dec. 31.
With a total surface area of 4,072 square feet, the new indoor living wall at Longwood Gardens horticultural center is the longest of its kind.
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Rhode Island adopts the International Green Construction Code as a compliance path for the Rhode Island Green Buildings Act.
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GSA's facilities standards will be updated by the end of 2010.
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Morrison Residence Hall at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill beat out 13 other buildings in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s competition monitoring energy use and waste reduction.
Two projects earn Living Building certification, and a third project earns partial program certification from the International Living Building Institute
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Expanding its efforts on the design, construction, and operation of schools and campuses, the USGBC aims for green schools in K-12 facilities and on higher education campuses within a generation.
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The agency is accepting public input to help identify how it may contribute to the development, manufacture, designation, and use of sustainable products.
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The proposed Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 would require utilities to produce at least 11 percent of their power from renewable sources.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University takes top honors at the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 competition.
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Several industry standards addressing smart grid communication, electrical consumption management, and stone products are in development.
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The 2010 conference and expo will build two LEED for Homes Platinum-certified homes.
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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.
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Clark County, Wash., has created a pilot program for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects pursuing the Living Building Challenge.
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The 2010 Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards competition is now accepting entries
Moen’s commercial division has released five new Eco-Performance shower systems that offer a 36 percent water savings compared to standard shower systems.
The Affinity collection is Designtex’s newest offering in recycled content wallcoverings.
Sun Valley Lighting’s VLED Optical Modules feature Philips/Lumileds Luxeon Rebel emitters to deliver full-spectrum illumination.
Each Sensitile Scintilla panel is internally structured to have thousands of light conducting channels.
Techstyle Canvas from Hunter Douglas Contract is an acoustical ceiling tile system.
GE’s hybrid water heater consumes up to 62 percent less energy than a standard electric water heater.
Dri-Design’s Ombrae Imaging Technology uses an advanced computer software system to cut 3-D pixels into panels.
Armstrong has increased the total recycled content of its Cirrus HRC Square Lay-In and Cirrus HRC Tegular ceiling panels to 82 percent; the Ultima HRC Tegular has a recycled content of 80 percent.
Metals, by Amitco International, features a rippled, beaten texture and six metal shades: gold leaf, coin, fuse, foil, tin, and shot.
Móz Designs' decorative perforated panels are constructed from 80 percent post-industrial recycled aluminum and are designed for use in interior retail and commercial applications.
Trend USA has introduced seven new combinations of hand-cut, post-consumer recycled Liberty Collection glass mosaics.
Knauff Insulation has introduced the Knauff Insulation and Sealing System (KISS), which is a combination of EcoSeal, Water-Based Elastomeric Sealant, and EcoBatt Insulation or Jet Stream Ultra Premium Blowing Insulation.
The S. 83 slider door from Panda Windows & Doors is a slim profile aluminum multi-slide glass door with a thermally broken profile and frame.
GreenScreen Revive is made from 100 percent PVC-free polyester.
Intelligent Tilt Alignment assists with tilt and lift positions, independent control of blinds, and preset heights and tilt angles for blinds.
The company’s TechZone Ceiling System is now compatible with both LED lighting and chilled-beam technologies.
The Brasilia wallpaper collection from Wallquest draws inspiration from leaves, grasses, tree bark, and other natural elements.
Redeux, by Trove, is a PVC-free commercial grade wallcovering that contains 31% post-consumer recycled materials.
The Dimension Walls line by MDC Wallcoverings offers 3D wallcovering options that create distinct accents and add texture to a room.
Knight Wall Systems has launched the CI-Girt, a rainscreen system that accommodates continuous rigid insulation on the exterior to increase the structure’s energy efficiency.
Kawneer Co., an Alcoa business, has introduced Versoleil SunShades. Beginning with the Single Blade SunShade System, Versoleil SunShades offer a broad range of versatile products.
Waterfall Damask from Cirqa captures the richness of natural fibers through twelve saturated colors ranging from complex neutrals to mid-tones such as aqua to earth tones.
Accoya wood is a solid wood product for outdoor applications such as cladding, decking, and more.
Sheffield Metals International’s SOLR solar standing seam roof system comes in 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 and 120 kilowatt standard system sizes.
Caroma’s Invisi Series II wall-hung and wall-faced toilet suites feature plumbing hidden inside the wall to create a roomier and more luxurious look suited for smaller bathrooms.
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The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s BetterBricks initiative and the University of Oregon’s Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory collaborate for online resource.
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A new Web-based tool aims to offer easy access to health and safety studies on industrial chemicals
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ASHRAE offers the third edition of its GreenGuide: The Design, Construction and Operation of Sustainable Buildings, while the U.S. Green Concrete Council releases its second guide on concrete sustainability.
On the heels of a special post-Greenbuild e-newsletter produced last week comes this week’s missive—our regular monthly edition and the last of our Eco-newsletters for 2010.
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Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore., is now offering a Bachelorof Science degree program in renewable materials.
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The program aims to verify products' environmental and social claims.
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With the 2010 hockey season is underway, the 2008 Stanley Cup Champions Pittsburgh Penguins are adjusting to their new LEED Gold-certified arena.
Denver Public Schools’ Evie Garrett Dennis Campus is the first facility within the district to obtain LEED Gold certification from the USGBC.
Tsoi/Kobus & Associates’ sustainability practice leader talks about the firm’s recent study examining the cost of LEED certification
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For those readers who could not attend the green building extravaganza in Chicago, here’s a brief look at some of show’s news.
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The program is open to multiple technology companies to improve data tracking and information and content integration for green building projects.
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Two Web-based green building research sites partner to create GreenSpecPharos.com
A net-zero playhouse is serious about the environment.
Gensler achieves LEED Platinum certification for PNC’s 12-story office building in downtown Washington, D.C., making it the 104th LEED certified building for PNC Financial Services Group.
The new two-story facility on Lake Michigan uses a geothermal heating and cooling system.
Dattner Architects’ design for the Battery Park City Parks Conservancy earns LEED Platinum certification.
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ECO-STRUCTURE and ARCHITECT team up to give you a taste of what to expect at Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.
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The energy standard is now available as a free downloadable PDF thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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The online portal, run by the Royal Institute of British Architects, is designed to a one-stop site for sustainable design information.
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The education market continues to be fertile ground for green projects and lessons.
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The California Sustainability Alliance offers the Local Government Green Procurement Toolkit and Guide to help governments adopt environmentally friendly procurement plans.
A 54,000-square-foot expansion to a campus hub for student life at the University of Arizona, designed by Sasaki, earns LEED Platinum certification.
Animals, like humans, need clean environments to live in. Designed by Jacksonville, Fla.-based Ebert Norman Brady Architects, the new LEED Gold certified Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services building provides just that for its four-legged population.
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A college president offers a look at the process of greening higher education from the administrative perspective.
One of the smallest ballparks in Major League Baseball hits the farthest homerun for sustainability.
Kroon Hall, home of Yale University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, is a 56,467-square-foot facility that is LEED Platinum certified from the USGBC.
Tyson Living Learning Center steps up to the Living Building Challenge.
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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.
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ECO-STRUCTURE and ARCHITECT are looking for industry feedback on the process of evaluating and specifying green materials, as well as submissions of new sustainable products.
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Kathy Gerwig, vice president of workplace safety and environmental stewardship officer for Kaiser Permanente talks about how healthcare organizations are reducing their environmental footprints.