Changing the Way the World makes Paints
By John E Holmes, Plaster Specialist in the UK With modern interior design it is all too easy to be consumed with furnishing a space with object d'art, and to ignore the wonderful simplicity of …
Marmorino Polished Plaster – Bespoke Statements of StyleRead More
Continuing on their path to save energy and cut costs at their retail stores, Kohl’s Department Stores and Office Depot have recently added to their portfolio of energy-efficient stores. Kohl’s …
Kohl’s, Office Depot Add More Energy-Efficient StoresRead More
Architect/Author Sarah Susanka declares a joint venture between better homes, better neighborhoods, and a brighter future in the housing market. Carl Seville, GBA Advisor Green Building …
Not So Big House, Green Building, and New Urbanism ConvergeRead More
ROMA can help you with any of these solutions. If you’re interested in decorating a room, you may consider adding a plaster finish to your wall. A decorative plaster wall is a great way to add the …
By GreenerBuildings Staff Published July 15, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Although California is a leader in green building and emissions reductions policy, its commercial structures account for 37 …
California’s Buildings Waste Huge Amounts of Energy, Study SaysRead More
PATRICIA WILLIAMS staff writer ST. ANDREWS, N.B. Daily Commercial News Civil engineer Vic Perry thinks there is a lot to be learned from the past when it comes to designing sustainable …
Past holds lessons on design of sustainable infrastructureRead More
By Ian Cull, PE a.k.a. Indoor Air Nerd About IndoorAirNerd: I'm I.A.N. the Indoor Air Nerd. To learn more about me, visit http://indoorairnerd.com/about Contrary to what many may believe, it is …
Volatile organic compounds change easily from liquid form to vapor. Some are common air pollutants. What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)? Organic compounds are chemicals that contain carbon …
Ten ways to successfully market and sell high-performance homes. By Jennifer Goodman, EcoHome Customers need to hear about the benefits of high-performance houses many times and in many different …
We thought a just the basics of lime wash might help convince you why you never need to use latex again. Note: In fairness to the article we left making lime wash from scratch in the article, but why …
Five lessons learned from 100 LEED projects. “Experience is the best teacher,” someone (probably Adam) once said. For LEED projects, that maxim holds especially true because ours is a new field …
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, the first property and casualty insurance company to offer green insurance to the U.S. commercial marketplace, has introduced the next generation of green insurance …
New Green Insurance Endorsements to Broaden CoverageRead More
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 …
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 …
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, …
What is the difference between mineral & latex paint?Read More
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. …
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, …
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 …
Building the Next Big Thing: Int’l Standards for Green LabelsRead More
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 …
How ancient China was built on sticky rice, literallyRead More
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 …
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