In the third part of a series looking at what drives green product manufacturers, we chat with Steve Revnew, vice president of product development for The Sherwin-Williams Company, about the company's approach to sustainability. More
Article in Environmental Building News, published by Vision 2020 Chair Alex Wilson, contends that using bio-based materials can also have undesirable environmental impacts. More
Flame retardants are just one of the many hazardous chemicals that may never be banned in the U.S. More
Health Product Declarations address the health side of building products and materials. More
The EPA added nine new hazardous waste sites to the National Priorities List of Superfund sites and is proposing 10 additional sites. More
The new Universal Design Living Laboratory masters universal design, green building, and healthy home practices—all with an eye toward aesthetics. More
In the construction world, Nadav Malin believes there are two main species—diggers and climbers. While some people enjoy scaling ladders and creating structure, Malin prefers digging in the dirt. More
In the construction world, Nadav Malin believes there are two main species—diggers and climbers. While some people enjoy scaling ladders and creating structure, Malin prefers digging in the dirt. “I found that when I was building houses, I really loved the earthwork part of it,” says Malin, now president of BuildingGreen, Inc. “I remember almost being sad when it was time to backfill the foundation and start building up out of the ground. There’s just a connection to the materiality of earth and the things we build with that I think is almost instinctual for people.”... More
Manufacturers are offering more adhesives that have low-VOC content and are certified low-emitting. More
Green building expert shares industry predictions for the new year. More
