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USGBC makes updates to LEED v4

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Green Building Council (USGBC) updated the primary version of the LEED green building certification program, LEED v4, to more directly address carbon emissions and climate change. The updates will raise the threshold of LEED v4 to encourage greater energy performance, aligning LEED v4 with the rigor of LEED v4.1,

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

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It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. NeverSeal also contributes to LEED credits, making it appeal to those making it a point to stay environmentally conscious. Custom Building Products.

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Ceramic tile for safe and sustainable homes

Diary of a Tile Addict

In fact, formaldehyde emissions for several wood-based building and flooring products have been federally restricted since 2011 under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Ceramic tile is also free from PVC, a resin used in other types of floor coverings, and a subject of concern for many health experts. Retroactive2.0

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What is a LEED Certified Home?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Is a LEED home right for you? LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification program for green building. LEED is designed to be flexible and far-reaching, opening the doors to ALL development projects and allowing them to become more environmentally friendly and lessen their carbon footprint.

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Exploring the sustainability of ceramic surfaces

Diary of a Tile Addict

Ceramic products can be certified as complying with the main international green building assessment protocols (LEED, BREEAM, etc.). Ecolabel licenses have been issued to over 30 sector brand names and more than 10,000 certified products. I Filati di Rex by Rex Ceramiche. The EPD can be downloaded here. More at: [link].

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Laticrete unveils Brand Promises initiative

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Rothberg set a clear standard when he founded Laticrete: to improve upon past construction methods in a safer, smarter way. With architects, designers, installers, distributors and DIY partners in mind, these cutting-edge solutions include safer, easier-to-use products and digital tools to help streamline and support design and installation.

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Why Everyone Needs to Make Their Home Green

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Whether you are already living in a LEED certified home , or you are still struggling to change your bulbs to LED ones, you will surely find some great tips here. Good Housekeeping magazine cited a study that showed the average homeowner buys a power tool and uses it for only half an hour in its lifetime. Image Source: High Craft.

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