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Will Synthetic Biology Save the World?

A look at Synthetic Biology and the effects it has on the world, now and in the near future.

Chris Dixon

September 1, 2013

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What do skin moisturizer, anti-malarial drugs and diesel fuel all have in common?

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Green Globes vs. LEED

Chris Dixon

August 1, 2013

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I began my multi-year involvement with LEED and the USGBC as an architect dedicated to the design of greener buildings at about the time the LEED v1.0 pilot program was coming to a close.

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Banned Super Fiber Making a Comeback?

Chris Dixon

July 1, 2013

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Several states have lifted the ban on industrial hemp production. The industry is rediscovering a versatile material.

Environmental Product Declarations–The New Benchmark? (Part 2)

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Chris Dixon

June 3, 2013

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Part 2 of Chris Dixon's discussion on Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

Zero Energy America Homes creating Freer Future

Cristina Toscano

May 1, 2013

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The Zero Energy America homes in Tampa, Fla., inspire a new way of net-zero living—with no electric bill.

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Environmental Product Declarations - The New Benchmark?

Chris Dixon

May 1, 2013

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The latest draft version of LEED has been struggling with this environmental impact assessments, but moves ever toward a more comprehensive appraisal of the Materials and Resources credits.

GSA Wants to Turn Every Federal Building Into A Sustainable Laboratory

Chris Dixon

January 2, 2013

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The Federal Government’s General Services Administration owns and leases over 350 million square feet of office space—nearly 10,000 buildings, housing more than a million federal employees.

Insulated Metal Panel Wall and Aluminum Window Systems

IMP wall and window systems—the benefits of integrated components.

Greg Lusty

December 7, 2012

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Today’s evolving architectural industry calls for a new, smarter wall, offering not only the best in performance, sustainability, value and aesthetics, but advanced wall-to-window integration capabilities to meet the growing demands of sustainable construction.