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In areas of the United States that experience ground freezing during winter, standard building practice has called for footings to be dug below the frost line to protect against frost heave. Such excavations can extend to more...
With climate change top-of-mind for consumers and regulators, it’s no surprise that embodied carbon – the sum of total carbon emitted during a product’s lifecycle – is fast becoming an important measurement for...
For reducing home energy consumption and improving the indoor environment, housewrap is a product of choice for many homeowners. Housewrap is a lightweight, synthetic material installed to protect homes and commercial buildings...
Extreme-weather events have become more frequent in recent years across the United States. In August, Hurricane Laura struck the Louisiana-Texas coast with 150 mph winds. It was a reminder of recent hurricanes — from Sandy...
On June 29, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the state’s shopping malls will be required to use air-conditioning systems capable of filtering-out the COVID-19 virus. To meet this requirement, HVAC systems will...
As a follow up to our last post on recycling materials into asphalt, we at GreenBuildingSolutions.org have our eye on the latest innovations that are incorporating sustainable design and green building principles to create a...
At GreenBuildingSolutions.org, we’re always looking towards a bright, sustainable future. So we’re excited to share some green news with you today regarding a very recent innovation in sustainable construction: plastic roads!...
Voters and members, you have made your voice heard and the results are in. The upcoming 2021 building energy code is set to be one of the most innovative codes to date. You did it! Prior to this announcement, building energy...
A few months ago, GreenBuildingSolutions.org told you about an exiting opportunity to help determine America’s next model energy code. Now that time has come — and with sufficient action, the energy efficient future may...
Want to play a role in shaping our country’s next model energy code? You can! Between 2006 and 2012, International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) efficiency has increased by 38%. This has resulted in individual consumers and...
