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Low- or No-VOC Paints, Finishes and Adhesives

Low-VOC paints do not release significant pollutants and are virtually odor free.

TechPractices: Citizens Housing Corporation's Folsom/Dore Apartments
Folsom/Dore Apartments: PATH provided resources for deconstruction outfits, references for model spec language on reduction/recycling of construction waste, recommendations on the mechanical system and domestic water heating, information on low or no-VOC paints, alternatives to conventional particle board and VCT flooring, and information on slag concrete.
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TechPractices: Eaton Row
PATH partnered with the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven and a subsidiary of Jonathan Rose LLC, The Affordable Housing Development Corporation, to build the final phase of the Eaton Row HOPE VI Revitalization, which features 30 affordable hybrid-modular homes at market-rate for first-time homebuyers.
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TechPractices: Habitat for Humanity - New York City
PATH provided engineering feasibility and technical assistance for building and occupant energy use, indoor/outdoor lighting, the building envelope, mechanical ventilation systems, Energy Management Systems, and heating/cooling/domestic hot water distribution systems.
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TechPractices: Takoma Village
Takoma Village Cohousing Project: PATH provided technical assistance throughout design, development, and construction; researched and selected green building materials and systems; performed energy analyses; and provided logistical support to the design team and owners' group representatives.
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Master Painters Institute (MPI)
4090 Graveley St
Burnaby BC V5C 3T6
(888) 674-8937
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National Paints & Coatings Association (NPCA)
1500 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington DC 20005-5597
(202) 462-6272
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TechPractices: Greenlee Park, McStain Enterprises, Boulder, CO
1997. Emphasis on sustainable materials, products, and site development; energy-efficient HVAC systems and features.
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TechPractices: Medallion Homes, The Craftsman, San Antonio, TX
A low-energy, low-maintenance home through an environmentally-conscious design.
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