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Shurtape HVAC Tapes Contribute to LEED Credits

Seven HVAC tapes manufactured by Shurtape Technologies have been qualified for LEED credit.
Olympic Village Features Hybrid SolarWall PV/T System

The Beijing Olympic Village is now home to one of the world's first SolarWall photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid systems.
AV's Architectural Wind System Installed at Logan Airport

AeroVironment's Architectural Wind system has been installed at Boston’s Logan International Airport Office Center.
Yudelson Announces New Green Homes Book

Green building expert Jerry Yudelson has announced the publication of his new book, "Choosing Green: The Home Buyer's Guide to Good Green Homes."
Consumer Reports Rates Iron Woods Ipe No. 1

Iron Woods Ipe was recently rated by Consumer Reports as the No. 1 residential decking wood.
Optimizing Sail Design for the 2008 Olympics Using 3D Air
By Flomerics
Finland-based sail maker WB-Sails is using EFD.Lab fluid dynamics simulation software from Flomerics to develop and optimize sails for Star and Finn class Olympic sailboats.
Green Mountain Launches BeGreen LEED Calculator

Green Mountain's Web-based BeGreen Business LEED calculator helps businesses calculate and purchase certified RECs.
ACT Registers ACTech Panel System in 24 States

Alternative Construction Technologies has registered its ACTech Panel System and several ancillary services in 24 states.
StrionAir System A130 Reduces Fan Energy by 10 Percent

StrionAir's electrically enhanced filtration technology reduces required fan energy by more than 10%.
Neoporte Introduces a State-Of-The-Art Fully Intergrated Gla
By Neoporte
From their highly engineered components and formidable craftsmanship to their progressive designs and stunning exteriors, Neoporte entry systems represent the finest in high-end doors.
Neoporte Introduces a State-Of-The-Art Fully Intergrated Gla
By Neoporte
From their highly engineered components and formidable craftsmanship to their progressive designs and stunning exteriors, Neoporte entry systems represent the finest in high-end doors.
Flow Simulation Helps Solve Power LED Overheating Problem
By Flomerics
Voxdale used Flomerics’ EFD.Pro computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to solve a power light emitting diode (LED) thermal management problem in just one day.
Guardian 275 Curtainwall Provides Hurricane Protection

Major Industries' Guardian 275 translucent curtainwall has been approved by the Florida Building Commission for use in the Florida construction industry.
ConstructionWire Site Gives Vendors Green Building Leads

Vendors and suppliers can access detailed reports on green building commercial projects through ConstructionWire's Green Building Edition.
Southern Living Home Features GridPoint Products

The Cliffs Cottage at Furman, a Southern Living Showcase Home, utilizes several of GridPoint’s capabilities including online energy management.
EverClean Earns GreenGuard Certification

Thermaflex recently announced that its new residential flexible duct, EverClean, had earned the GREENGUARD certification.
Uniboard’s Nu-Green Used in EcoLogic Green Homes

Uniboard's Nu-Green particleboard has been selected to be used in Canada’s greenest community--EcoLogic Green Homes in Newmarket, Ontario.
Speedheat Shows Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems

Speedheat's Generation4 electric radiant floor heating systems will be featured at next week’s Southern Building Show in Atlanta.
Kama Energy Efficient Building Systems Debuts SIPs

Kama Energy Efficient Building Systems (kama-EEBS) panels are designed with no thermal bridge and feature 100 percent recyclable expanded polystyrene.
Research and Markets Debuts Contractors Green Guide

Research and Markets is now offering the "Contractors Guide to Green Building Construction."
Village Green Energy Supports Green Building

Village Green Energy's new streamlined process enables green buildings to earn credit toward LEED by purchasing off-site renewable energy.
Millenia Wall Solutions Showcases Retaining Wall System

Millenia Wall Solutions showcased its high-tech, eco-friendly retaining wall system at this week's NAHB National Green Building Conference.
Thermo-Ply Sheathing Offers Health/Energy Advantages

Thermo-ply Protective Sheathing is formaldehyde-free and a proven healthy alternative to many other sheathing products.
TOTO Debuts New Products at AIA Expo

TOTO's new tile, Hydrotect, uses photocatalysts to remove nitrous and sulfuric oxides from the air and return them to the earth as beneficial molecules.
Quick Crete Debuts Ecocast Recycled Precast Concrete

Quick Crete Products' Ecocast is a mix of recycled aggregates and other green construction materials.
Wells Fargo's New Banking Stores Reduce Energy Use 20%
Wells Fargo newly built banking stores will …

Gates Foundation Headquarters Aims for LEED
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held last week for …

Premier SIPs Exceed LA LEED Requirements
Used for the entire building envelope, Premier …

DOE Launches EnergySmart Hospitals Initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced …

Shurtape HVAC Tapes Contribute to LEED Credits
Seven HVAC tapes manufactured by Shurtape Technologies …

Olympic Village Features Hybrid SolarWall PV/T System
The Beijing Olympic Village is now home …

AV's Architectural Wind System Installed at Logan Airport
AeroVironment's Architectural Wind system has been installed …

Dockside Green is Highest-scoring LEED Platinum Building
Perkins+Will has announced completion of the highest-scoring …

California Sets Green Building Standards Code
Last week the California Building Standards Commission …

Survey Findings Say Home Owners Want Green
The survey found that 78% of homeowners …

Oakland, CA Debuts Residential Green Building Standards
Last week, Oakland, Calif.'s first residential green …

NAHB Notes 800 Professionals Are Now Certified Green
Less than five months after its introduction, …

AIA Debuts GreenStep Online Video Series
The AIA has debuted its GreenStep video …

Pennsylvania Establishes $650 M Energy Fund
The $650 million package includes $92.5 million …

NCCER Responds to Industry Call for Green Building Training
The National Center for Construction Education and …

CCEF Marks $2.5M More for Affordable Housing Initiative
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) board …

SBIC Opens Beyond Green Awards Application Period
The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council is now …

DOE Headquarters Receives Energy Star Recognition from EPA
The DOE's James Forrestal Headquarters Building uses …

MLB Rolled Out Green Carpet for 2008 All-Star Game
One of the longest—and greenest—red carpets ever …

GREENGUARD Introduces New Certification Category
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has added the …

Yudelson Announces New Green Homes Book
Green building expert Jerry Yudelson has announced …

Callison Works with USGBC to Develop LEED for Retail
Callison has partnered with the USGBC to …

Queen City Square Aims for LEED
The 41-story, 825,000-square-foot Great American Building aims …

Cottage Living’s Idea Home Features REC Solar System
Cottage Living’s “green” Idea Home features a …

EMSI Consults on 1st Gold LEED Commercial Building in China
EMSI provided consulting services for Century Prosper …