Tag: Green building materials

LEED Certification – Levels And Credit Categories

[caption id="attachment_7142" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Somerset-1024x355[/caption] Achieving LEED certification really can increase per-room-revenue for hotels and resorts. We discussed the research that indicated the

Choosing Regions Series Thatch Shingles For Commercial Buildings

Designers of commercial buildings are choosing Endureed Regions Series synthetic thatch to appeal to the growing pool of eco-conscious consumers. The beauty and

India’s Eco-Friendly, Maintenance-Free Plastic Roads

In Dubai, the government has committed to a massive plastic recycling program that has resulted in maintenance-free plastic roads! Currently, a new green

What Is Daylight Harvesting?

Daylight harvesting is a very simple way to efficiently manage energy use within buildings. Last year, daylight harvesting gained popularity among green building

Tropical Green Building Principles And Techniques

Heavy monsoons, hot summers and mild winters call for resource-efficient materials and building practices appropriately called "Tropical Green Building." When aligned with Tropical

Is Natural Thatch Still Made of Green Roofing Materials?

Natural thatch might be one of the most eco-friendly green roofing materials if the growing, harvesting, and maintenance of it hadn't changed so