What Is LEED? – Materials and Resources
October 15th, 2014 | by Dawn Killough
This is the sixth post in a series on the LEED green building rating system. The first post provided an Introduction [&hellip
Browsing the "Materials" Category
Waxed Cardboard Insulation Comes From Produce Boxes
October 14th, 2014 | by Dawn Killough
Students at Portland State University have developed a new insulation material made from shredded waxed cardboard produce boxes. The insulation [&hellip
Bamboo, Plastic Bottles Make Eco-Friendly Greenhouse
October 9th, 2014 | by Stephen Hanley
Hanoi architecture firm 1+1>2, in collaboration with Action For The City, has designed an eco-friendly greenhouse that protects growing plants [&hellip
Green Materials Report – Low VOC Paint
October 6th, 2014 | by Dawn Killough
This post is part of the Green Materials Report series. GBE is providing information on various building materials and what makes them [&hellip
Sustainable Forestry Initiative Recognized By BREEAM
September 30th, 2014 | by Dawn Killough
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) has been recognized by green building rating system BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) [&hellip
Green Materials Report – Wood
September 26th, 2014 | by Glenn Meyers
This post is part of the green materials report series. GBE is providing information on various building materials and what makes them [&hellip
Green Materials Report – Smog Eating Roof Tiles
September 16th, 2014 | by Stephen Hanley
This post is part of the green materials report series. GBE is providing information on various building materials and what makes them [&hellip
Green Materials Report – Fiberglass Insulation
September 12th, 2014 | by Dawn Killough
This post is part of the green materials report series. GBE is providing information on various building materials and what makes them [&hellip
Green Materials Report: Metal Roofing
September 5th, 2014 | by Dawn Killough
This post is part of the Green Materials Report series. GBE is providing information on various building materials and what makes them [&hellip
More Building Materials of the Future
September 1st, 2014 | by Dawn Killough
Thanks to Gizmodo Australia for this look into seven building materials of the future. The gap between material science [&hellip
Green Materials Report: Cork Flooring
August 29th, 2014 | by Dawn Killough
This post is part of the Green Materials Report series. GBE is providing information on various building materials and what makes them [&hellip
Exterior Sheathing System Improves Energy Efficiency
August 26th, 2014 | by Dawn Killough
Composite Panel Building Systems announced the introduction of a new sheathing system that can improve the energy efficiency of existing [&hellip
Green Materials Report – Air Cleaning Drywall
August 24th, 2014 | by Dawn Killough
This post is part of the Green Materials Report series. GBE is providing information on various building materials and what makes them [&hellip
Treehouse in Memorial City, Both are More than a Name Suggests
August 23rd, 2014 | by Jennifer Shockley
As cities re-develop and re-define themselves in new urban and sustainable ways, mixed-used mini-cities are becoming popular oasises in the [&hellip
Urbana Creates Beautiful Experiences
August 9th, 2014 | by Jennifer Shockley
When art is experienced it becomes part of a person and if the experience is grand enough it becomes part [&hellip
Green Materials Report: Wool Carpet
August 1st, 2014 | by Dawn Killough
This post is part of the Green Materials Report series. GBE is providing information on various building materials and what makes them [&hellip
Cradle to Cradle Founder Addresses PVC’s Future
July 31st, 2014 | by Dawn Killough
Dr. Michael Braungart, scientific director and founder of the Environmental Protection & Encouragement Agency (EPEA) and co-founder of Cradle to Cradle (C2C) [&hellip
Green Materials Report: Beetle-Kill Pine
July 29th, 2014 | by Glenn Meyers
A majority of the beetle-kill mountain pine forests destroyed by the mountain pine beetle remain standing as a hugely valuable [&hellip
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