Green building compendium available.Environmental Building News, a periodical periodical, a publication that is issued regularly. It is distinguished from the newspaper in format in that its pages are smaller and are usually bound, and it is published at weekly, monthly, quarterly, or other intervals, rather than daily. covering "green building" trends for builders and architects, has issued an updated edition of EBN EbN abbr. east by north Noun 1. EbN - the compass point that is one point north of due east east by north Archives, featuring content from 99 back issues starting with the first one in 1992. The new CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). runs though the end of 2003. "This information-packed CD is a great time saver, [providing] instant access to more than 1,600 pages filled with accurate, reliable green building reporting," says an EBN news release. Owners of the CD can find what they need using a text search feature or can browse (1) To view the contents of a file or a group of files. Browser programs generally let you view data by scrolling through the documents or databases. In a database program, the browse mode often lets you edit the data. See Web browser. a menu of articles organized by LEED[R] credit. This disc includes all articles, photos and illustrations published in the EBN in the past twelve years just as they appeared in print. Content includes in-depth in-depth adj. Detailed; thorough: an in-depth study. in-depth Adjective detailed or thorough: an in-depth analysis feature articles on a wide range of topics-from energy efficiency and recycled-content materials to land-use planning and indoor air quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor . "How-to" information is also part of the archives, including checklists with tips and suggestions, case studies that show how designers and builders are successfully incorporating green building ideas into their work and reviews of green building products-often with comments from users on how they perform in the field. The EBN Archives Edition 8.0 costs $199 for new users, while owners of prior versions can upgrade for $79. Those seeking additional information can call BuildingGreen at (800) 861-0954 or visit BuildingGreen online at www.BuildingGreen.com. |
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