KellyGreen homeowners are committed to building a sustainable home, but not chasing LEED points. More
Evaluating carpet for green-built homes requires looking beyond the surface--to the fibers, backings, treatments, adhesives, and padding. More
With a focus on durability and growing attention toward recycled materials--plus a new industry certification program--wallboard offers a number of opportunities to make greener selections. More
Quikrete. Green Concrete Mix comprises 50% recycled material, including recycled aggregates, fly ash, and/or slag cements, diverting 0.25 cubic feet of waste from landfills per 60-pound bag of material, according to the firm. The material achieves a compressive strength of 3,500 psi in 28 days, meeting ASTM C 387 performance requirements. It is suitable for general concrete work. 800.282.5828. www.quikrete.com. More
Residential requirements, which go into effect in 2011, include water-conserving fixtures, smart irrigation controllers, and jobsite waste reduction. More
Using a series of wells or blower, flare, or vacuum systems, landfill gas can be extracted and converted into usable energy More
A guide to eco-friendly options among wood, composite, and plastic decking. More
Through the point of installing insulation in his 3,600-square-foot custom home near Columbia, S.C., architect Mark Bostic has yet to make or pay for a trip to the local landfill. In Ft. Wayne, Ind., Jeff Zolnik serves about three-quarters of the area's builders with his construction waste recycling business, adding an average of one new customer a day. Meanwhile, Santa Fe, N.M., builder Kim Shanahan sends the foam packaging material he collects on his jobsites to a nearby maker of insulated concrete forms, which Shanahan uses for the stem walls on his latest project. More
Through the point of installing insulation in his 3,600-square-foot custom home near Columbia, S.C., architect Mark Bostic has yet to make or pay for a trip to the local landfill. In Ft. Wayne, Ind., Jeff Zolnik serves about three-quarters of the area's builders with his construction waste recycling business, adding an average of one new customer a day. Meanwhile, Santa Fe, N.M., builder Kim Shanahan sends the foam packaging material he collects on his jobsites to a nearby maker of insulated concrete forms, which Shanahan uses for the stem walls on his latest project. More
A roundup of green building news, including DOE invests in solar and landfill gas to power Virginia homes. More
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