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In-depth reports on green building projects, including eco-friendly materials  and methods.

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Roof Gardens for Historic Buildings

In addition to their cost saving benefits, installing eco-friendly roof gardens can literally bring historic buildings to life.

Voith & Mactavish used solar power at the Science and Math Center at Millbrook School, Millbrook, NY. The solar hot water system is the Mazdon Domestic Hot Water System by Thermomax, Colulmbia, MD. The photovoltaic system, shown here on a roof that is not visible from the front of the building, is by SunPower Corp. of San Jose, CA, and the display tool is the SunViewer system by Heliotronics of Hingham, MA.
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Solar Energy in Perspective

A new department focusing on energy conservation in historic and new traditionally styled buildings

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HVAC for Historic Buildings

Small-duct systems with flexible tubing seem to be one answer to the search for energy-efficient HVAC systems suitable for historic buildings.

Danfoss valves
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Simple Solutions for Energy Conservation in Historic Buildings

A new department focusing on energy conservation in historic and new traditionally styled buildings.

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Preservation and LEED See Eye to Eye

In the past, preservationists and "green" building have been on a collision course, but now they seem to be on the same path.

Buying Guide Spotlight

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Indow

Indow window inserts press inside your window frames without a mounting bracket to give you all the comfort and efficiency of high-end replacement windows.