The graph shows the amount of commercial square footage certified by the U.S. Green Building Council and the Department of Energy's Energy Star program over the past half decade. The graph at right shows the number of Energy Star–rated products purchased since 2000.
Data courtesy the U.S. Environment Protection Association's Energy Start Program and the USGBC LEED ProgramCERTIFIED COMMERCIAL BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE
Data courtesy the U.S. Environment Protection Association's Energy Start Program and the USGBC LEED ProgramENERGY STAR-RATED PRODUCTS PURCHASED
Cheap, mismatched, or untested hardware can undermine fire safety, accessibility, and durability in residential buildings. Experts from Hager explain what architects should watch for when specifying.
