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The practice, philosophy and process of creating sustainable structures that are healthy, environmentally responsible both indoors and outdoors, are resource and cost efficient, attractive to look at and live in, and are recyclable.
Sustainable Building Table of Contents
Introductions - new businesses and innovative products
Tip of the Day - distinctive, motivating, useful, and appealing items
Calendar of Events - local, regional and national events
Headlines - the basic news scoop on building green
Agencies, Associations and Interest Groups - industry organizations and affiliations
Awards/Grants/Contests & Donations - who won what and why
Building Information Modeling (BIM) - creating accurate project models and construction schedules, aiding developers and others to reduce expenses and costly mistakes over the life of a structure.
Blogs Bulletin - the blogosphere of green building
Building Design & Construction - plans, methods & projects
Construction Management - operations and management techniques
Deck Materials & Construction - the planning, materials and building of decks
Deconstruction - the efficient planning and execution of reclaiming building materials, recycling and finding uses for all other collateral debris that would otherwise be dumped needlessly straining landfills
DIY Projects - do-it-yourself projects for the home handyperson
Eco$Nomics - matters of money and finance including socially responsible investing
Equipment & Tools - sustainable tools of the trade
Going Green Pipeline - proposed green construction projects
Green Home-Aid - sustainable remodeling suggestions. Check out the sub heading of Cheap Tricks, offering inexpensive green remodeling ideas
Green Retrofit - redesign and construction on buildings for earthquake protection, enhanced performance and economy of energy use
Green Roof/White Roof - also known as “living roofs and walls,” absorb rainwater, provide insulation, grow edibles, create a habitat for wildlife, help to lower urban air temperatures and can provide an urban oasis and edible landscape
Green Washing Watch - alerts on bogus green themes, products, services or technology
Healthy Buildings & Safe Construction - safety and well being in building and operation
Honorable Mention - award winning green structures
Jobs & Opportunities - industry trends and employment prospects
Learning Curve & Info Networks - educational and knowledge resources
Multimedia - print and electronic sources of information
News Makers - industry personnel and businesses making news
Sentinel - legislation, public policy debates, court cases and building codes
Smart & High Performance Homes & Buildings - automated, integrated building systems and energy grids designed to produce high performance buildings
Sustainable Energy in Construction & Buildings - green energy systems in buildings and operations. Check out subsections: Solar Power in Home & Building and Energy Efficient Home Improvement Ideas
Sustainable Materials - new, recycled, LEED certified sustainable materials. Check out subsection on Recycled and LEED Certified building materials
Taking Stock - what stocks to watch and why
Technology & Research - ground-breaking, inventive breakthroughs in science and building practices
Water Watch - conservation, use and new procedures concerning this invaluable resource
Feature Article - special insights and outlooks on industry topics
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