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Toward Sustainable Materials

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

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Forestry Group Aims to Boost Sustainability Practices

American Forest & Paper Association's 2020 goals include increasing fiber procured from certified forests and promoting policies that reduce illegal logging. More

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Forestry Group Aims to Boost Sustainability Practices

American Forest & Paper Association's 2020 goals include increasing fiber procured from certified forests and promoting policies that reduce illegal logging. More

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SURFACES 2011 Products: Day 1

Manufacturers find new ways to reinterpret wood flooring. More

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Lake Forest Park Renovation Bath by Finne Architects

This renovated ranch house bath takes full advantage of its private, wooded site. More

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Proposed Wood-Certification Benchmarks for LEED Fail to Win Enough Support

Multi-year battle over expanding certifications recognized by USGBC’s rating system ends short of necessary two-thirds vote, thus leaving requirements as originally written. More

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Proposed Wood-Certification Benchmarks for LEED Fail to Win Enough Support

Multi-year battle over expanding certifications recognized by USGBC’s rating system ends short of necessary two-thirds vote, thus leaving requirements as originally written. More

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Proposed Wood-Certification Benchmarks for LEED Fail to Win Enough Support

Multi-year battle over expanding certifications recognized by USGBC’s rating system ends short of necessary two-thirds vote, thus leaving requirements as originally written. More

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Stone Forest's Siena Collection

The Siena collection brings marble to the bath. More

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Product Pros and Cons: Hardwood Flooring vs. Bamboo

Should you stick with the old or go with the (relatively) new? More

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