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New Phtovoltaic Panels Generate Power While Allowing Light In

Energy GenerationA new photovoltaic glass product created by the Israeli tech startup company Pythagoras Solar (now based in Silicon Valley) has the potential to revolutionize the way photovoltaic panels are integrated in buildings.

 
Homes Sizes and Lots Continue to Decrease with Growing Preference for Low Maintenance Property Improvements

New Home ConstructionThe prolonged economic downturn in the housing market, coupled with growing concerns about rising utility costs has resulted in greater interest in smaller homes and lot sizes. There have also been some broader lifestyle changes with U.S. households eschewing upscale amenities, opting instead to invest in more low maintenance projects, particularly for property improvements.

 
More than Emissions Data Required to Plan Neighborhoods with Clean Air

air quality planningA study in the Summer 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Planning Association (JAPA), "Neighborhood Air Quality, Respiratory Health, and Vulnerable Populations in Compact and Sprawled Regions," concludes that contrary to received wisdom, exposure to poor air quality is higher in compact U.S. regions than in sprawled.

 
International Green Construction Code (IGCC) Version 1.0 Released

Green Building CodeThe International Code Council recently announced the release of Public Version 1.0 of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) to regulate construction of new and existing commercial buildings. The IGCC aims to significantly reduce energy usage and greenhouse gasses. It addresses site development and land use, including preservation of natural and material resources.

 
New Guidance on Clearing the Indoor Air through Improved IAQ

Interior Air QualityEnsuring good indoor air quality (IAQ) means everyone breathes a little easier: occupants who experience improved health, comfort and productivity, and owners who see increased building value and reduced risk. New guidance for achieving enhanced IAQ is available from five leading building industry associations and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

 
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