Author: LEED Blogger
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Air Pollutants on the Decline
Facilities must report their toxic chemical releases to EPA under the Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) by the beginning of July each year.More…
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The ABCs of Roof Fire Ratings
Does your roof meet code and insurance requirements?More…
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Roundhouse Garden Buildings Inspired by Yurts
Rotunda Living, a small home builder based in the United Kingdom, has designed some small, contemporary round houses inspired by nature’s shapes and elements. They look like the perfect backyard getaway to use as a studio, guest bedroom, pool house, or meditative escape space. The design is similar to a yurt, but with solid walls.…
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Seadrift Residence is a Zero-Energy Home With Natural, Stylish Features
This Seadrift Residence home by CCS Architecture in San Francisco may not look out of the ordinary for a modern lakehouse, but this sleek and stylish 1,900 square foot home is as environmentally friendly as it is stylish. The middle of the living space consists of a rotating fire orb that is designed to distribute…
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LED: New Material, New Possibilities?
Heard about FIPEL? Well, it looks like LED may have new possibilities as well. LEDs are known for their energy efficiency and durability, but the bluish, cold light of current white LEDs has precluded their widespread use for indoor lightin…