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Greenbuild 2007 Conference Offsets Emissions

Leonardo Academy announced last week during the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Annual Greenbuild International Conference & Exposition that this event is offsetting its emissions under Leonardo Academy&#39...

13 Nov 2007

Residential Garage Floor Coating System Refined using Polyurea Technology

Citadel Floor Finishing Systems (CFFS) recently refined its residential garage floor coating system using polyaspartic polyurea technology. The new system requires just three hours of application and dries for foot traff...

13 Nov 2007

PCA Study Evaluates Reflective Properties of Concrete

New research on the solar reflectance of concrete and its positive impact on limiting the heat island effect can help architects and builders reduce this phenomenon. Announced Nov. 8 at the Greenbuild International Co...

13 Nov 2007

IBT Designers, Architect Earn LEED Accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council

IBT Enterprises, a leader in design and construction services for the financial services and specialty retail industries, has reached another milestone in its pursuit of environmentally friendly building practices. Three...

13 Nov 2007

Presealed Natural Stone from Pro Floor Tools

With the addition of pre-sealed natural stone, Pro Floor Tools is ready to take the industry by storm. Offering natural stone that has already been hand-sealed at the quarry is an industry first. Top it off with a 10-yea...

13 Nov 2007

Recycled Glass Countertops to be More Widely Distributed

Vetrazzo, the producer of an environmentally-friendly recycled glass surface material, has partnered with two new distributors, dramatically expanding their distribution network. Vetrazzo, a California-based company, has...

13 Nov 2007

Hawaii Hotel Construction and Renovation Projects Listed on Website to Stop Consumers Encountering Unexpected Surprises

Travel Hawaii LLC, a Hawaii-based Internet travel agency, has developed a database of Hawaii hotel construction and renovation projects designed to help consumers "know before they go." Customers can view all c...

13 Nov 2007

English Partnerships Recognised for Housebuilding Innnovation

English Partnerships, the national regeneration agency, has received industry recognition for its regeneration programmes at the Housebuilding Innovation Awards 2007. The awards, announced on 1 November by organisers Hou...

13 Nov 2007

Sustainable Development Grants Awarded

Even deep into the political debate season, there is one issue that generates much agreement: the need to go green while keeping the economy growing. That's the target of the $3 million in grants EPA awarded to citie...

13 Nov 2007

Roofing Directory Website Where Homeowners Can Find Roofing Professionals

All Around the Home, an online home improvement contractor directory, has acquired Roofing-Directory.com. Unlike the All Around the Home website, Roofing-Directory will specialize in just roofing. Roofing-Directory is...

13 Nov 2007

Log Home gets LEED Certification, First in the US.

Alta Log Homes, a leading builder of “green” log homes for over 35 years has gone one shade greener with its elegant Greenbriar model, which has received the first U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED&reg...

9 Nov 2007

Plasterboard Recycling Company Recycles 100,000 Tons Per Year of Mixed Waste into Sustainable Raw Materials

The introduction by UK Law that all plasterboard & gypsum wastes must be disposed of correctly achieves its purpose in regulating this type of business waste. The correct procedure for disposal is into specificall...

9 Nov 2007

American Institute of Architects Highest Award, the Colorado Honor Award, Goes to Studio H:T Bonsai Project

Studio H:T, the leading Boulder-based architectural firm with a focus on sustainability and high design, announced today that they have received the 2007 American Institute of Architects Colorado Honor Award, the highest...

9 Nov 2007

Fastest Growing Trend in Remodelling is Retro, Bringing Back Years Gone By

For decades many homeowners have been ripping out their postwar 40s, 50s and 60s decor in disgust. Now though, interest is reigniting in restoring these homes in retro style, true to their mid century roots. To serve thi...

9 Nov 2007

Concrete the Perfect Material for Designing and Remodelling Bathrooms

The season for remodeling is here and bathrooms around the country are being transformed with decorative concrete fixtures. The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information, offers...

9 Nov 2007