Oct
24
2007
Rainwater Collection Systems
All green building designs must minimize the amount of runoff from impervious surfaces on a property.
Here you will find a list of Green related articles.
Efficient Cooling Methods for Green Buildings
There are multiple techniques for natural ventilation and cooling in buildings including thermal chimneys, evaporative cooling, thermal mass cooling and radiant cooling.
Controlling Heat Transfer in Green Buildings
Heat travels in and out of buildings in three ways: radiation, convection, and conduction, all of which must be addressed to reduce unwanted heat transfer effectively.
Limiting Heat Loss Through Windows
One of the most critical ways to reduce heat loss (or gain) is by selecting the appropriate, high-performance window for the given conditions.
Oct
23
2007
Improving Indoor Air Quality
Many forms of construction materials and products introduce contaminants into a facility, both initially and for many years after construction is completed.
Formaldehyde Use in Building Construction
Formaldehyde is a chemical used widely to manufacture building materials and products, such as glue in fiberboard.
Using Plants to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Research has shown that indoor plants increase oxygen and humidity, and absorb off-gassed chemicals such as carbon monoxide, benzene, and formaldehyde
Oct
21
2007
What Makes a Building Product “Green”
Building products can be defined “green” by six specific criteria
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Oct
19
2007
Daylighting Controls
Controls are required to realize the energy and cost savings of daylighting by dimming or switching off the artificial lighting
Use of Windows, Skylights and Light Pipes in Daylighting
A review of product options available for daylighting
