January 2012 Table of Contents

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Case Study: European Standards Drive Performance

What European markets can teach us about low-energy, low-carbon construction. Read more

Case Study: A Place to Heal in Alabama

On the campus of the renowned Lakeshore Foundation, a LEED-Gold retreat nurtures injured vets and their families. Read more

AIArchitect Sustainable Sourcing

The collapse of the housing market has forced many homeowners to make some tough choices. Until the market recovers, many who stay put are opting to fix up what they have with small-scale remodels and renovations. Read more

Food for Thought

A 2011 LCA shows that food scraps processed through a disposer and sent to a wastewater treatment plant with anaerobic digestion and cogeneration can result in a reduction of global warming potential. Read more

Product Review: Asphalt Composition Shingles

Today’s asphalt roofing products include attributes for greening new and existing homes. Read more

Green Adhesives

Manufacturers are offering more adhesives that have low-VOC content and are certified low-emitting. Read more

Vision 2020

This yearlong editorial odyssey will help our industry set and reach new goals for sustainability. Read more

Hanley Award Winner Named

DOE’s Sam Rashkin to receive 2012 Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing. Read more

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