In parts one through three, we became familiar with the environmental impacts/concerns of the process used to manufacture steel and its derivative, light gauge metal framing. This time, we'll begin

For the third installment in our series, familiarizing ourselves with the technical and environmental aspects of light gauge metal framing, we'll examine the process by which coils of sheet steel

In part one, we began our discussion of the industry and environmental impacts concerning the growing use of light gauge metal framing as a viable alternative to traditional wood framing-particularly

This month, we'll begin a series of articles that will take an in-depth look at light gauge metal framing. Currently, the most popular alternative to traditional "stick-built" wood framing for

When Cotton Unlimited, a small company, located in Post, Texas, first developed and began manufacturing and marketing cotton insulation under the name Insulcot, the strategy behind the marketing plan was

Aside from being a great scientist, Albert Einstein was also a pretty good philosopher (e.g. "God does not play dice with the universe," "reality is just an illusion-but a very

To receive the "Outstanding Green Product of the Year" at the 2003 National Association of Home Builders Green Builders Conference and also make the GreenSpec Directory's "Top 10" list for

They say, "You can't offer a solution unless you understand the problem." For the built environment, destructive microorganisms such as bacteria, mold, mildew, fungi and yeast have been a very

In part two, we examined the United States Green Building Council's LEED green building rating system's application and operation. In part one, we discussed the history and genesis of the

In part one, I discussed the history and genesis of the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design "green" building rating program. This month's column will