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| Click on the image to access the LEED website. |
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| A serious look at products that can be incorporated in a cost-effective method is crucial in taking a step towards green design. Building green is a good long-term investment that does not have to cost more than traditional building. We have looked at a few products that fit our criteria: products that have a solid performance, are relatively easy in installation, and give back more than what is invested. Click on the images for more information about the products listed. |
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CORK |
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Few other products combine such extremely high comfort with natural properties and the finest design. Cork tiles are antistatic, which means easy maintenance, and it is beneficial for allergy sufferers. The cushioning effect of cork eases your steps while its insulating quality cuts down on your heating costs. |
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Stucco is a coating for exterior walls made from Portland cement, lime, sand, and water. Using natural hydraulic limes in stucco has many benefits, including breathability of material, longevity, low contaminants, ability to reuse, and improved insulation. It is especially useful to use this material in the preservation or restoration of buildings because of its plasticity. It has easy onsite application, which makes it very builder-friendly. |
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| Bonded Logics makes UltraTouch Natural Cotton Fiber Insulation, which is made from high quality natural fibers. These fibers contain inherent qualities that provide for extremely effective sound absorption and maximum thermal performance. UltraTouch does not itch and is very easy to handle and work with. This cotton insulation contains 85% post-industrial recycled natural fibers making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to use a high quality sustainable building material. |
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WOOD |
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| Certified wood is recognized by the Forest Stewardship Council. This type of wood can be reclaimed and/or recycled based category of the wood: Salvaged, Post-Industrial, and Post-Consumer. The certification of the wood ensures that the wood is not taken from an endangered forest or from threatened species. |
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GRAVEL |
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Invisible Structures, Inc., has developed a "green-friendly" line of products including Gravelpave2. This is a porous paving product that creates a dust, week, and pothole free porous gravel parking/walking/riding area. |
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By analyzing the types of lighting (ambient, task, and accent) and the sources of lighting (incandescent, halogen, and flourescent) we begin to learn about the benefits of energy efficient lighting. We are capable of reducing energy loads and costs by using more efficient light sources in buildings. |
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| SOLAR PANELS |
Solar panels are environmentally friendly and produce their own electricity from non-polluting sources. The advantages of using these panels are that they power certain loads around their home, such as landscape lights and pumps, without the hassle of creating a new circuit from their existing service panel. They are also a clean and have a silent power backup system in case of blackouts or brownouts. Pricing benefits to purchasing a PV system in the Maryland/VA include Net Metering, which allows you to run your electric meter backwards when you are producing more electricity than you are consuming. |
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