A Better Tomorrow Media, Chicago, has launched www.eco-intel.com, a Web site where building professionals can obtain and share information about high-performance buildings. The site creates a community of building professionals that comment and share experiences, offering real-world guidance and technical information to achieve high-performance buildings with cost-effective solutions. The site includes news, blogs and green building industry related events, as well as four key sections: Design,Building Science and Performance, Business, and Materials. The site’s founder, Christina Koch,previously was editor-in-chief of a nationally circulated green building magazine.
Building professionals can share ideas online (October 2009)
This Month’s Features

Forecasting the Future of Color
While megatrends in coatings and paints do not change overnight, their subtle evolutions reveal where innovation is headed.

Adhesive Innovation
No longer substitutes for sealants or screws, advanced PSA tapes have emerged as high-performance bonding systems that enhance structural integrity and design flexibility.

Key Design Factors When Employing IMPs
Facing profile choices for IMPs include flat, minor ribs, v-grooves, deeper ribs, and striated profiles.

Sealants for Metal Building Systems
Sealants may seem minor, but they are crucial for metal buildings, ensuring moisture protection and thermal integrity for lasting performance.

