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The American Medical Association Wednesday adopted recommendations based on a report co-authored by a University of Connecticut researcher asserting that certain types of nighttime lighting can adversely affect health and may be linked to ... Delete the scoop?
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Using the sun for most of a building's heating needs is in the DNA of green building. But in an age of superinsulation, does it still make sense? Delete the scoop?
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Building envelope commissioning (BECx) is gaining momentum as a way for project teams to achieve and verify performance. Delete the scoop?
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Amorim expanded cork board is a 100% natural, rapidly renewable rigid insulation that offers a green alternative to polystyrene and polyiso. Delete the scoop?
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Designing a building holistically, and making sure that its components and systems work together according to design intent, can pay big dividends in energy savings and occupant satisfaction, according to a study of The New York Times Building by...
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By Karissa RosenfieldClick here for the original article. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 10 recipients of the 2012 Housing Awards. Delete the scoop?
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