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EcoHome Magazine: Devoted to the Latest Trends in EcoHome Building Technologies

Searching for Truth Behind Green-Product Claims

A guide to deciphering product specs, avoiding greenwashing, and navigating green certification programs.

 

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NEWS


Southwall Technologies Expands

Heat Mirror inventor to manufacturer its own brand of insulated glass.


Reader Survey Results: No. 1 Challenge Facing Green Builders

A recent EcoHome reader poll singles-out the economy as green builders' biggest hurdle.


AAMA Survey Indicates Desire for Fenestration Green Certification Program

Majority of respondents believe they would benefit from a product-based green certification program for fenestration.

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ECOHOME TV


Product Spotlight

EcoHome Editor Jean Dimeo discusses the latest trends in building products.

GREEN BUILDING & DESIGN


Case Study: Affordably Sustainable in Portland

LEED-ND and LEED for Homes-Silver designations are secondary attractions to the residents of the Helensview Heights development in Portland, Ore., who will enjoy lower monthly utility rates; reduced maintenance, repair, and replacement costs; improved indoor air; and probably higher resale value. Perhaps even more noteworthy is the long-term value of building on a greyfield parcel within the city’s urban growth boundary to create a perpetually owner-occupied housing option to buyers otherwise priced out to the suburbs.


 

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