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Sprawl from human development is limiting open space. The issue is not only total space; it is fragmentation of existing habitat. Fragmentation refers to the segmentation of open space into parcels with developed areas between tracts of natural land. Animals are often unable to cross these boundaries safely, leading to increases in human-animal interactions, reduction in genetic diversity, limitations of natural migratory ranges, and reductions in ecosystem services from a fragmented landscape.

Formaldehyde-Based Foam Insulation Back from the Dead

Urea formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) has been out of the spotlight, but going into a lot of buildings—often being referred to as Amino Foam.

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In working on major updates and expansions to The BuildingGreen Guide to Insulation, we’ve had an opportunity to dig into some of the insulation products out there that you don't hear so much about. Some of what we’re found has been surprising.

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Installing a Mitsubishi air-source heat pump in our new house

The indoor unit of our Mitsubishi minisplit heat pump. Click to enlarge.Photo Credit: Alex Wilson

Thirty-five years ago, when I first got involved with energy efficiency and renewable energy, the mere suggestion that one might heat with electricity would be scoffed at by those of us seeking alternatives to fossil fuels.

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LED light quality is still not very good, but a new California standard could change that, and prevent another CFL-style consumer rejection.

Cree's TW Series LED Bulb provides impressive 93 CRI light quality yet costs less than $20.Photo Credit: Cree

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Viridian tropical hardwood decking is reclaimed from shipping materials—and it should last decades

Installing Viridian decking on our front porch. Click to enlarge.Photo Credit: Alex Wilson

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Healthy Insulation, Buildable Details

In a one-hour on-demand webcast, architect Steve Baczek and BuildingGreen's Peter Yost will give you real-world examples of how to select ins...

Resilient Design on the U.N Agenda As It Prepares for Climate Change

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The United Nations, climate change, and resilient design: a day at the U.N. World Habitat conference

The UN assembly hall where we met. Click to enlarge.Photo Credit: Alex Wilson

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Toxic Chemicals in Buildings: How to Find & Avoid the Worst Offenders

As a building professional, your clients look to you to help them make solid, science-based decisions about even more complex products and ma...

Putting the Duct Back in Ductless Mini-Splits

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A would-be HVAC designer wonders if a ductless mini-split head can be hidden in a closet and connected to conventional ductwork.

This post by Scott Gibson first appeared on Green Building Advisor.

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LED lighting has come a long way in a very few years and can now fully supplant incandescent and fluorescent technology

Cree's new CR6 LED downlight for recessed cans.Photo Credit: Cree

Our electrician was in last week installing lighting in our new home here in southern Vermont.

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