The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a new technical assistance program to help state capital cities design more sustainable communities. Greening America’s Capitals will assist …
EPA Changes RRP Enforcement Deadline
From: Remodeling magazine 2010 Enforcement actions won't begin until Oct. 1. By: Stacey Freed The EPA today announced changes to the Renovation Repair and Painting Rule's firm certification …
What is the difference between mineral & latex paint?
A Mineral Paint is a paint derived from a natural product such as stone or earth. Through a natural chemical reaction, using fire, water, and air, stone or earth is transformed into a paint product, …
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What is Lead-Based Paint?
Lead is a highly toxic metal that affects virtually every system of the body. While adults can suffer from excessive lead exposures, the groups most at risk are fetuses, infants and children under 6. …
Building Intelligence for Greener Buildings
By Rob Watson Created 2010-05-18 17:51 It’s been awhile since I’ve written about some of the big picture stuff and my inspiration to do so comes from Tom McKeag’s immensely thought-provoking piece, …
Building the Next Big Thing: Int’l Standards for Green Labels
By Leanne Tobias Created 2010-05-17 10:34 As noted in my last column, it's been a great few weeks for German-American collaboration on sustainability. My last column covered the German Embassy's …
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How ancient China was built on sticky rice, literally
It seems that some people are having a difficult time embracing mineral paints. Maybe we should take a lesson from old Chinese tradition? The next time you get a bowl of rice, ask yourself: would I …
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When choosing green products and materials, collect reliable information to evaluate sustainability, performance, and cost
We have spent quite a bit of time in this blog so far emphasizing how important process is in green building. But sooner or later if you are going to build or renovate, you have to actually select …
Did you know the Green Building Council is now in Italy?
GBCI and GBC Italia have joined forces to support the pilot of the LEED Italia 2009 Rating System (LEED Italia 2009 per le Nuove Costruzioni). LEED Italia 2009 Rating System launched April 14, 2010. …
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EPA Urges Caution on Lead-based Paint in Flooded Areas of Tennessee
Due to recent flooding in western and central Tennessee, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Region 4 wants to ensure that families are not at increased risk for lead poisoning, because …
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Zero Energy Home
Have you been following national conversation about Zero Energy Homes? ROMA porducts can help with your Zero Energy building. If you haven't heard about this new type of construction check out this …
Are your low VOC paints still pertoleum based?
By Guest Blogger Beth Bond, Southeast Green The latest move towards "green" or "sustainable" building has lead to significant shifts in the construction and development arenas. However, as trends …
A new book combining restoration and sustainable building
This is a book about the converging of two movements: historic preservation and environmentalism. Architecture is the ultimate physical representation of a culture, more so than even its flag. — Paul …
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ROMA in use in South Carolina
We wanted to share pictures from a project that was recently finished in South Carolina. A range of ROMA products were used from BioCalce (lime wash) to Marmorino (plaster). …
What is historical Lime Wash Mineral Paint?
Approved as an Eco construction material in Europe with optimum breathability 90% – 95%, prohibits mold forming bacteria, 0% – 1.85% VOC (<30g/lt). BioCalce Lime Wash Paint can be identified in …
Return to the Roman Empire
Benvenuto a ROMA. If one wishes to classify these materials as eco building materials or "green" building materials to associate them with market trends, it is easily accomplished. But it is …