Low-Income, Black, Hispanic, and Native American Households Face High Energy...
ACEEE’s 2020 research found that low-income, Black, Hispanic, and Native American households all face dramatically higher energy burdens – spending a greater portion of their income on energy bills –...
View Article5 Green Roof Materials You Need for the Perfect Roof
With green roof projects on the rise, it can be hard to know where to begin to design a high-performing green roof. More and more manufacturers are developing green roof materials that range from...
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Hexion Announces Intent to Open Portland, Oregon, Site
The site will manufacture ArmorBuilt fire-resistant wrap for wooden utility poles. Hexion Inc. intends to expand its Portland, Oregon, manufacturing site to support its recently-launched ArmorBuilt...
View ArticleA Report Finds Differences in SPF’s Impact on the CO2 Footprint Based on the...
A new life cycle analysis comparing spray foam with other conventional types of non air sealing insulation evaluates spray polyurethane foam’s (SPF’s) lifespan pollution footprint using carefully...
View ArticleEngagement & Education Are Key to Enhancing Understanding of the Products of...
For decades, organizations like the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Green Building Initiative (GBI), and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) have been leaders in educating...
View ArticleA Healthier Classroom Begins with a Healthier Floor
The quality of education and student wellness is linked to the design of the built environment. Floors play a significant role in supporting healthy educational environments. The post A Healthier...
View ArticleA 100% Recyclable Polycarbonate Envelope for a Bright and Sustainable Building
Climate and resource protection are some of the most pressing issues for our future world. There is a common misconception that building materials—such as polycarbonate translucent panels—cannot be...
View ArticleOracle Explores the Future of Energy at New Smithsonian FUTURES Exhibit
Created by Oracle in collaboration with curators, ‘Future of Energy,’ aims to help visitors better understand how they use energy, ways to conserve it, and their role in building a clean energy...
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Holistic Carbon Accounting
“Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments” and “Total Carbon” Accounting Provide Better Results Carbon accounting is a big deal. As our nation and the global community grapple with climate change,...
View ArticlePrevent Costly Repairs with Envelope Maintenance
Evaluations are often put on the back burner, which causes problems later. The main reasons facility managers should maintain a building envelope are life safety, water tightness and efficiency. The...
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