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Read here about some of the building trends that we have seen grow in 2018! It is awesome to see sustainable building moving its way towards mainstream construction, I hope this trending continues to grow as quickly as it has the last few years.

Five green building trends for 2018 - Living Building Chronicle What green building trends do you see emerging in 2018? We asked eight experts and came up with five green building trends.

Some unfortunate news just came up on our feed, but we know that communities like ours will not let this lay to rest. Asbestos is a known carcinogen and it is unsafe to our natural environment and our human health. It’s always good to be thankful for designers, manufacturers, contractors, and clients that know what the right thing to do is - and that is to not spec asbestos! We will be hosting an event regarding sustainable specifications and how to avoid dangerous products such as asbestos very soon - stay tuned for more information coming your way!

Asbestos is Returning to U.S. Manufacturing due to EPA Regulation Reform The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has enabled the reintroduction of asbestos into the American manufacturing, as reported by Fast Company.

Don’t question the value of green design — bank on it

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Great news!

State limits carbon pollution from large sources Washington state adopted a new rule Thursday to limit greenhouse-gas emissions from large carbon polluters, joining a handful of other states in capping emissions to address climate change.

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September EP Social: Leading for Positive Change Refining our ability to lead effectively is an important aspect of our professional development and important at any time in our career! This September 22 from 5:30 to 7:30pm, please join Kathleen O’Brien, author of EMERGE: A Strategic Leadership Model for the Sustainable Building Community and foun...

Meeting multiple needs through elegant integrative solutions.

Why Copenhagen Is Building Parks That Can Turn Into Ponds Instead of massive sewer expansion to prepare for climate change, the city chose something cheaper—and more fun.