Renewable

Renewable building materials and products that are being used in the construction industry.

Court dismisses lawsuit against U.S. Green Building Council

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Jim Austin

Aug 17, 2011 — The United States District Court in New York City today dismissed in its entirety the lawsuit brought against the U.S. Green Building Council by Henry Gifford and others, holding that none of the plaintiffs in the … Read more »

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Propane Energy Pod offers new approach to residential energy efficiency

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Construction professionals have a new energy model to share with homeowners who desire efficient, eco-friendly homes: the Propane Energy Pod from the Propane Education & Research Council. The Propane Energy Pod is a research-based solution for home construction that treats … Read more »

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Free viewing: Rural Builder Green Summer 2011

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

The Summer issue of Rural Builder Green is now available for free online viewing. This issue of RBG offers the following: Home for a Hero: An injured U.S. vet is given the keys to a new eco-friendly home. Solar Panel … Read more »

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All in a Days Inn

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

In the spring of 2009 Gabe Handy, a commercial developer in Colchester, Vt., explored the benefits of having a solar domestic hot water system for one of his commercial buildings in Vermont. Gabe had been introduced to the idea of … Read more »

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AppliCad offers software tool kit for accurate rooftop estimating

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Most of the major metal panel manufacturers have added insulated panels and photo-voltaic cells to their product range over recent months – almost a mad rush to keep up with each other. Such additions to their respective product line-ups have … Read more »

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New FBI Field Office to Be High-Performing Green Building

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

SALT LAKE CITY, UT— Green technology will be used in the building of the new FBI field office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ground was broken on the U.S. General Services Administration project April 21. “GSA is leading the way … Read more »

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Steelscape introduced LEED guide

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jim Austin

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a holistic green building rating program. Introduced in 2000 by the US Green Building Council, LEED has transformed the green building market. Steelscape, Inc. is a strong supporter of LEED and its … Read more »

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RISE announces certified solar roofing professionals

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jim Austin

Rosemont, Ill. — Roof Integrated Solar Energy Inc. has announced its newest Certified Solar Roofing Professionals. The CSRP designation is a voluntary certification for professionals who plan and oversee the installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic systems. The credential evaluates whether candidates … Read more »

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InsulStar SPF chosen by top Solar Decathlon winner

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

The top finisher in the 2010 European Solar Decathlon, Virginia Tech, and second place winner in the U.S. Solar Decathlon, University of Illinois Urban-Champaign have once again chosen InsulStar SPF insulation by NCFI for their 2011 project. The insulation is … Read more »

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2011 Solar Decathlon dates set

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon has announced the dates for its 2011 Solar Decathlon. The opening ceremony will be held Thursday, Sept. 22 with the public exhibit to follow Sept. 23 through Oct. 2. Teams will begin to … Read more »

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