The Outlook, April 2010
The Outlook
April 2010
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W e l c o m e - H a p p y E a r t h D a y 2 0 1 0!
This month, on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, we share an article about the rapid evolution of green building and the next big developments that are coming around the corner. We also share the save-the-date announcement of a Forest Carbon Workshop to be held in Minnesota June 9th and 10th.
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I n T h i s I s s u e:
Dovetail Report:
Potential Game Changers in Green Building
Dovetail News:
04/07/2010
Draft Comprehensive Recreation Trail Plan Available for Public Review
<http://dovetailinc.org/content/draft-comprehensive-recreation-trail-plan-available-public-review>
04/21/10
Indiana Division of Forestry Achieves Certification for 520,000 Acres
<http://dovetailinc.org/content/indiana-division-forestry-achieves-certification-520000-acres>
Upcoming Event:
Working Forests & Carbon
Recognizing another benefit of well-managed forests
June 9-10th, 2010
Palisade, Minnesota
<http://dovetailinc.org/content/working-forests-carbon-workshop-and-field-tour>
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Dovetail Report:
Potential Game Changers in Green Building
Jim Bowyer
Green building certification is a relatively new phenomenon, with the first initiatives in the United States having begun no more than two decades ago. Mainstream programs, as well as scores of state, and regional programs, generally appeared within just the past dozen years. Today, most of these programs are evolving rapidly, such that changes are sometimes difficult to keep up with. In addition, what was only several years ago an almost completely voluntary green building movement has now begun to be reflected in building codes.
In this report we outline several recent changes in national scope programs and examine a rapidly developing trend toward inclusion of green standards in code requirements. Regarding the latter, we take a look at the recently enacted California Green Building Standards Code and its implications for building materials selection and use in the Golden State and beyond.
The process of building construction is in the midst of significant change. Attention to green issues, largely unheard of just a few years ago, appears on the brink of becoming standard practice. Recent developments - including the emergence of national standards intended to provide minimum requirements for the siting, design, and construction of green buildings, passage of the nation’s first statewide green building code, and language in both existing green building standards and developing codes focused on use of life cycle assessment to inform design choices and materials selection - all point to fundamental change in the building industry. One manifestation of increasing attention to green attributes of construction is interest in new kinds of products and new product attributes, including environmental attributes.
As the market for green products grows, and along with it a need for information and assistance in selecting, specifying, and obtaining such products, it remains to be seen who will assume a leadership position in serving this market. There appears to be significant opportunity for someone, including existing wholesale and retail distributors of building materials. Alternatively, new businesses and market channels that specialize in product lines unique to the green market are likely to emerge.
To read more and download the full report:
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http://dovetailinc.org/files/DovetailGrnBldg0410.pdf
N e w s R e l e a s e s f r o m D o v e t a i l:
04/07/2010
Draft Comprehensive Recreation Trail Plan Available for Public Review
<http://dovetailinc.org/content/draft-comprehensive-recreation-trail-plan-available-public-review>
04/21/10
Indiana Division of Forestry Achieves Certification for 520,000 Acres
<http://dovetailinc.org/content/indiana-division-forestry-achieves-certification-520000-acres>
Upcoming Event:
<http://dovetailinc.org/content/working-forests-carbon-workshop-and-field-tour>
Mark your calendars for the Working Forests & Carbon event to be held June 9-10th, including a workshop at the Long Lake Conservation Center near Palisade, MN and a field tour the following day. The workshop will feature presentations by the Climate Action Reserve (CAR) and the American Carbon Registry (ACR) with details about carbon offset standards and forest project requirements. Great River Energy will discuss the latest on carbon policy and the energy provider perspective. The Aitkin County Land Department will provide an update on the development of a Northwoods carbon offset project. Registration is $120; Students $85. For more information contact: 612-333-0430; info@dovetailinc.org. Event organized by the Aitkin County Land Department, Forest Guild, Northeastern Area - US Forest Service, and Dovetail Partners. Additional information and registration detail available at
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