Procure Products
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Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is most simply described as the conditions inside the building. It includes air quality, but also access to da...
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Under 10,000 SF Interiors Gut Rehab Project
This page provides Sustainable Strategies to consider as a space has or will undergo a major tenant gut rehab for projects under 10,000 SF.
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Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement
Daily wear and tear means that materials, furniture and furnishings require periodic replacement.
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Building Systems Upgrades
This page details Sustainable Strategies to consider as your space undergoes a building system upgrade to improve energy, water use, and occupant co... -
Building Operations and Maintenance Services
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Buildings and Health
The challenge for building design and operations is to identify and eliminate health risks while also providing positive physical, emotional, and...
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Sustainable Response to COVID-19
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Enhancing Health with Indoor Air
Four key levers to enhance health and performance by improving indoor air.
Green Products
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Building Insulation
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Composite Panels
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Doors
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Flowable Fill
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Flowable Fill
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Commercial Gas Water Heaters
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Modular Threshold Ramps
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Composite Panels: Acoustical
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Modular Threshold Ramps: Aluminum
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Building Insulation: Cellulose Loose-Fill and Spray-On
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Building Insulation: Fiberglass
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Building Insulation: Foam-in-Place
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Building Insulation: Glass Fiber Reinforced
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Composite Panels: Interior Panels
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Building Insulation: Perlite Composite Board
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Building Insulation: Phenolic Rigid Foam
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Building Insulation: Plastic Insulating Foam for Residential and Commercial Construction
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Composite Panels: Plastic Lumber
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Building Insulation: Plastic, Non-Woven Batt
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Building Insulation: Rigid Foam
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Building Insulation: Rock Wool
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Modular Threshold Ramps: Rubber
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Modular Threshold Ramps: Steel
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Composite Panels: Structural Interior Panels
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Composite Panels: Structural Wall Panels
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Erosion Control Materials
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Erosion Control Materials
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Erosion Control Materials
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Residential Water Heaters
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Residential Water Heaters: Whole-Home Gas Tankless
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Residential Water Heaters: Solar
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Residential Water Heaters: High Efficiency Electric Storage (Heat Pump)
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Residential Water Heaters: High-Efficiency Gas Storage
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Residential Water Heaters: Electric Storage Water Heaters
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Small Network Equipment
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Composite Panels: Countertops
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Small Network Equipment: Cable and DSL Modems
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Small Network Equipment: Optical Network Devices
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Small Network Equipment: Cable and DSL Integrated Access Devices
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Small Network Equipment: Routers
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Small Network Equipment: Switches
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Small Network Equipment: Access Points
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Skylights
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Kitchenware and Accessories
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MERV-rated Filter
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) is a rating from 1 to 16 that indicates the effectiveness of air filters. The higher the MERV rating, the denser the filter and the more efficient it is at removing small particles in the air. However, a higher MERV rating creates more resistance to airflow, thus requiring additional energy to push air through the filter. For the cleanest air, a user should select the highest MERV filter that their unit is capable of handling based on the limit of the unit’s fan power.
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq
https://www.ashrae.org/resources--publications/bookstore/indoor-air-quality-guide
Whole Building Systems
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HVAC - Green Tips and Behavior
Measure the pressure drop across filters to determine when the time is right for replacement.
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IEQ - Green Tips
Regularly clean and replace air filters.
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IEQ - Green Globes for Existing Buildings
Is there easy access for cleaning and inspecting filters?
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Solid Waste - Green Tips and Strategies
Promote benefits of filtered water (over purchasing bottled water).
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IEQ - Green Globes for Existing Buildings
Are filters able to remove particles from incoming air (Efficiency Grade between 60% and 85% Dust Spot or a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV...
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Lighting - Optimize Daylighting
Large windows can provide daylight to interior spaces, but the daylight can be best used when complementary technologies are employed. Lighting cont...
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IEQ - Maintenance
Maintenance personnel are critical in ensuring ongoing indoor environmental performance. Thorough green cleaning and purchasing plans should be easy...
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Planted Roof - System Bundling
Planted roofs have synergistic benefits that result in energy saving and stormwater management; they are an attractive alternative to traditional ro...
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Planted Roof - Watering
In many areas of the United States it is possible to design vegetative roofs without irrigation, including much of the Midwest and East. Even in ari...
Materials
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Filtration System
Reduce waste by providing water dispensers that filter water. Under-sink water filters and instant hot water dispensers can be incorporated into ...