LEED New Construction ArticlesGreen Construction Periodicals – Keep Up
To DateBy Zack
Verde The mere idea of green construction, much less the practical application
of the philosophy is fairly new. The field is evolving quickly which means periodicals
are a good way to keep up with it. The green construction movement has become
well established in the United States and Europe. One sign of this growth is the
number of magazines that are devoted to the subject. One such magazine is Green
Source - The Magazine of Sustainable Design. The new magazine is a product
of McGraw-Hill Construction and is targeted to the over 40,000 architects, interior
designers, building owners, and members of the U.S. Green Building Council. Environmental
Design + Construction is another magazine that is directed toward architects
and designers and that addresses green construction issues. There are articles
concerning research issues and current design trends. There are reviews of various
products. You can find out about the latest environmental issues that impact green
construction. Green construction is certainly a modern concept. This is
reflected in the large number of online magazines and newsletters that are devoted
to it. EcoIq is one of these. It is an online journal that claims
to be dedicated to “a future that works.” Environmental Building News
is a monthly news letter that gives “unbiased” information on green construction.
You can check them all out to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field. There
are two very popular green construction magazines published in Canada. Green
Living is dedicated to the lifestyle. It is aimed more at consumers than
at the builders and designers. It gives information on all of the environmental
choices that we are going to be facing in the future. Healthy Living
is the other magazine and it is from the same publisher and stresses the healthy
aspects of green construction. In keeping with the totality concept of the green
lifestyle even the pages of these magazines are made from glossy tree friendly
paper that is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. These are just
some of the periodicals and online publications that are being produced to capitalize
on the popularity of green construction. The issues that are raised in these periodicals
are of great concern to a wide variety of readers. Builders and designers are
kept informed of the newest trends and research, as well as the newest environmentally
sound products. The consumer is able to follow this information also, but can
take it further. They are able to learn of how these environmental concerns influence
the health and well being of their families. Although none of the periodicals
have made it into the very top tier of magazines, the day is coming when one of
them will move into the best seller list. Green construction is still a rising
star on the horizon of the American landscape, and before long a magazine will
come along to catch the imagination of the public. About the AuthorZack
Verde is with GreenBuildingCompanies.com - providing green
building articles. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Zack_Verde
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