<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>A Building that Breathes</title>
	<atom:link href="http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com</link>
	<description>There&#039;s a better way to build</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:52:37 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.com/</generator>
<cloud domain='sanmarcousa.wordpress.com' port='80' path='/?rsscloud=notify' registerProcedure='' protocol='http-post' />
<image>
		<url>http://0.gravatar.com/blavatar/28481e0f36d55f42612349309913482e?s=96&#038;d=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.png</url>
		<title>A Building that Breathes</title>
		<link>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com</link>
	</image>
	<atom:link rel="search" type="application/opensearchdescription+xml" href="http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/osd.xml" title="A Building that Breathes" />
	<atom:link rel='hub' href='http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/?pushpress=hub'/>
		<item>
		<title>7 Ways to Conquer Your Fear of Color</title>
		<link>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/09/01/7-ways-to-conquer-your-fear-of-color/</link>
		<comments>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/09/01/7-ways-to-conquer-your-fear-of-color/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sanmarcousa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Interior Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Marco USA Company Info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Venetian Plaster]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[venetian plaster]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/?p=794</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We spend a lot of time discussing green building, design trends and sustainability but we never want you to forget that there is a real beauty to our products and when it comes to beauty San Marco USA has a &#8230; <a href="http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/09/01/7-ways-to-conquer-your-fear-of-color/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sanmarcousa.wordpress.com&amp;blog=13772018&amp;post=794&amp;subd=sanmarcousa&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/09/01/7-ways-to-conquer-your-fear-of-color/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
	
		<media:content url="http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/15b469c19ade7f8d4356e9dbeddebfee?s=96&#38;d=identicon&#38;r=G" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">sanmarcousa</media:title>
		</media:content>

		<media:content url="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/mp/aqua-geometric-wallpaper-bathroom-0911-berman-s2-39514431.jpg" medium="image" />

		<media:content url="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/Sy/orange-accent-wall-foyer-0911-berman-s2-7529750-s2-70745041.jpg" medium="image" />

		<media:content url="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/oX/hbx-3-zebra-ottomans-livingroom-0911-bullard-mdn-99867485.jpg" medium="image" />

		<media:content url="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/lY/hbx-4-green-kitchen-cabinets-0911-payne09-mdn-63828769.jpg" medium="image" />

		<media:content url="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/fq/hbx-5-pink-ottoman-livingroom-0911-Dixon-mdn-95582604.jpg" medium="image" />

		<media:content url="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/WW/hbx-6-blue-tile-bath-0911-Bath02-mdn-53466636.jpg" medium="image" />

		<media:content url="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/JR/hbx-7-gold-fisheye-mirror-bedroom-0911-Brown-mdn-6415120.jpg" medium="image" />
	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Passivhaus Institute Ends Relationship with Passive House Institute US</title>
		<link>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/passivhaus-institute-ends-relationship-with-passive-house-institute-us/</link>
		<comments>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/passivhaus-institute-ends-relationship-with-passive-house-institute-us/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sanmarcousa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[building trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Passive House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[building design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[passive house]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/?p=789</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We were sad to see this news. Passive House building is the next level up from LEED in regards to energy usage in buildings. We hope there is a way to move forward as collaboration is the key to success. &#8230; <a href="http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/passivhaus-institute-ends-relationship-with-passive-house-institute-us/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sanmarcousa.wordpress.com&amp;blog=13772018&amp;post=789&amp;subd=sanmarcousa&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/passivhaus-institute-ends-relationship-with-passive-house-institute-us/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
	
		<media:content url="http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/15b469c19ade7f8d4356e9dbeddebfee?s=96&#38;d=identicon&#38;r=G" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">sanmarcousa</media:title>
		</media:content>
	</item>
		<item>
		<title>School Teaches Energy, Green Careers; Earns LEED Gold</title>
		<link>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/school-teaches-energy-green-careers-earns-leed-gold/</link>
		<comments>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/school-teaches-energy-green-careers-earns-leed-gold/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:22:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sanmarcousa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/?p=784</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[More proof that LEED is not going away. Not only are people building to LEED standards, educational institutions are embracing green building. This article appeared on ed+c. Sustainable building designs include rooftop wind turbines, motion-sensor lighting and low-flow water fixtures. &#8230; <a href="http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/school-teaches-energy-green-careers-earns-leed-gold/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sanmarcousa.wordpress.com&amp;blog=13772018&amp;post=784&amp;subd=sanmarcousa&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/school-teaches-energy-green-careers-earns-leed-gold/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
	
		<media:content url="http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/15b469c19ade7f8d4356e9dbeddebfee?s=96&#38;d=identicon&#38;r=G" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">sanmarcousa</media:title>
		</media:content>
	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Green Wave: Report Details Activist Agenda in Many State Capitols</title>
		<link>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/29/green-wave-report-details-activist-agenda-in-many-state-capitols/</link>
		<comments>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/29/green-wave-report-details-activist-agenda-in-many-state-capitols/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sanmarcousa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[building trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Certification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LEED Points]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[USGBC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[certifications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green building]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LEED]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/?p=774</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As a follow-up to the post on Saturday, this article proves the LEED is here to stay. This article also appeared on Durability + Design. If there was ever any doubt that green building and sustainable design have gone from &#8230; <a href="http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/29/green-wave-report-details-activist-agenda-in-many-state-capitols/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sanmarcousa.wordpress.com&amp;blog=13772018&amp;post=774&amp;subd=sanmarcousa&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/29/green-wave-report-details-activist-agenda-in-many-state-capitols/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
	
		<media:content url="http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/15b469c19ade7f8d4356e9dbeddebfee?s=96&#38;d=identicon&#38;r=G" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">sanmarcousa</media:title>
		</media:content>

		<media:content url="http://www.paintsquare.com/news/images/ColoradoStateCapitol.gif" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">Colorado state capitol</media:title>
		</media:content>
	</item>
		<item>
		<title>No More Understatement</title>
		<link>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/no-more-understatement/</link>
		<comments>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/no-more-understatement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:04:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sanmarcousa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Interior Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Marco USA Company Info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interior design]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/?p=777</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Green Building has released it&#8217;s view of the top pick colors for 2012.  Bold and Beautiful is back! And San Marco USA can match any color you like with our potassium silicate lines. Check out this 2012 color forecast and &#8230; <a href="http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/no-more-understatement/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sanmarcousa.wordpress.com&amp;blog=13772018&amp;post=777&amp;subd=sanmarcousa&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/no-more-understatement/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
	
		<media:content url="http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/15b469c19ade7f8d4356e9dbeddebfee?s=96&#38;d=identicon&#38;r=G" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">sanmarcousa</media:title>
		</media:content>

		<media:content url="http://www.greenbuildermag.com/getattachment/f325da85-b016-42e4-9020-425fe8cc17f1/No-More-Understatement/" medium="image" />

		<media:content url="http://www.greenbuildermag.com/Green-Products/Countertops-and-Surfaces/ny-showroow/" medium="image" />
	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Green MLS</title>
		<link>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/green-mls/</link>
		<comments>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/green-mls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sanmarcousa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Certification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Marco USA Company Info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sustainable Building]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interior design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sustainable building]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/?p=780</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s proof to what the local real estate professionals have been telling us. There&#8217;s a financial gain to building green, renovating green, or just painting green. Green Build originally published this article. By Laureen Blissard &#124; 8/18/2011 In a down &#8230; <a href="http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/green-mls/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sanmarcousa.wordpress.com&amp;blog=13772018&amp;post=780&amp;subd=sanmarcousa&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/green-mls/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
	
		<media:content url="http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/15b469c19ade7f8d4356e9dbeddebfee?s=96&#38;d=identicon&#38;r=G" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">sanmarcousa</media:title>
		</media:content>

		<media:content url="http://www.greenbuildermag.com/getattachment/ca9cb165-2e94-41d5-b49b-2d1d99541d56/Green-MLS/" medium="image" />
	</item>
		<item>
		<title>LEED Critic ‘Disappointed’ by Dismissal of Lawsuit, but Predicts Eventual Demise of Program</title>
		<link>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/leed-critic-%e2%80%98disappointed%e2%80%99-by-dismissal-of-lawsuit-but-predicts-eventual-demise-of-program/</link>
		<comments>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/leed-critic-%e2%80%98disappointed%e2%80%99-by-dismissal-of-lawsuit-but-predicts-eventual-demise-of-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sanmarcousa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[building trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Certification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LEED Points]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[USGBC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[building design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[certifications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy efficiency]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/?p=772</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The LEED program from USGBC recently won a lawsuit. Now that it&#8217;s over the challenger in the court battle has decided to go public. LEED certification is not perfect but it is the leader when it comes to any type &#8230; <a href="http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/leed-critic-%e2%80%98disappointed%e2%80%99-by-dismissal-of-lawsuit-but-predicts-eventual-demise-of-program/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sanmarcousa.wordpress.com&amp;blog=13772018&amp;post=772&amp;subd=sanmarcousa&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/leed-critic-%e2%80%98disappointed%e2%80%99-by-dismissal-of-lawsuit-but-predicts-eventual-demise-of-program/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
	
		<media:content url="http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/15b469c19ade7f8d4356e9dbeddebfee?s=96&#38;d=identicon&#38;r=G" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">sanmarcousa</media:title>
		</media:content>

		<media:content url="http://www.paintsquare.com/news/images/Henrygiffordphoto1.gif" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">Henry Gifford</media:title>
		</media:content>
	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Growth Industry: Study Envisions Vast Biomass Yield for Energy, Products</title>
		<link>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/18/growth-industry-study-envisions-vast-biomass-yield-for-energy-products/</link>
		<comments>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/18/growth-industry-study-envisions-vast-biomass-yield-for-energy-products/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sanmarcousa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy efficiency]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/?p=768</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Great News from the Department of Energy! But you don&#8217;t have to wait until we figure out how to use all these new materials in new prodcuts. San Marco USA already has a full line of paints, plasters and stuccos &#8230; <a href="http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/18/growth-industry-study-envisions-vast-biomass-yield-for-energy-products/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sanmarcousa.wordpress.com&amp;blog=13772018&amp;post=768&amp;subd=sanmarcousa&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/18/growth-industry-study-envisions-vast-biomass-yield-for-energy-products/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
	
		<media:content url="http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/15b469c19ade7f8d4356e9dbeddebfee?s=96&#38;d=identicon&#38;r=G" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">sanmarcousa</media:title>
		</media:content>

		<media:content url="http://www.paintsquare.com/news/images/DOEgiantmiscanthus.gif" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">Sky-high biomass potential: Giant Miscanthus in Illinois</media:title>
		</media:content>

		<media:content url="http://www.paintsquare.com/news/images/DOEchart.gif" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">DOE</media:title>
		</media:content>
	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Going Green with Bursts of Color</title>
		<link>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/10/going-green-with-bursts-of-color/</link>
		<comments>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/10/going-green-with-bursts-of-color/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:39:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sanmarcousa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interior Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[commercial interiors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco friendly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interior design]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/?p=766</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So we didn&#8217;t supply the colors or the stains for this project but since green deisgn especially in Atlanta get such little coverage we just had to share this story. This appeared on the Wall Street Journal online addition. Congrats &#8230; <a href="http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/10/going-green-with-bursts-of-color/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sanmarcousa.wordpress.com&amp;blog=13772018&amp;post=766&amp;subd=sanmarcousa&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/10/going-green-with-bursts-of-color/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
	
		<media:content url="http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/15b469c19ade7f8d4356e9dbeddebfee?s=96&#38;d=identicon&#38;r=G" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">sanmarcousa</media:title>
		</media:content>
	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Mold Exposure Has Greater Impact on Infants</title>
		<link>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/08/mold-exposure-has-greater-impact-on-infants/</link>
		<comments>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/08/mold-exposure-has-greater-impact-on-infants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sanmarcousa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthy Buildings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mold Prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mold prevention]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/?p=760</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[More news on mold. If you work with folks with nurseries, save this for your files. This originally appeared on ENN.com. The inhalation of mold can be extremely hazardous for the lungs, respiratory system, and overall well-being. Some people are &#8230; <a href="http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/08/mold-exposure-has-greater-impact-on-infants/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=sanmarcousa.wordpress.com&amp;blog=13772018&amp;post=760&amp;subd=sanmarcousa&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://sanmarcousa.wordpress.com/2011/08/08/mold-exposure-has-greater-impact-on-infants/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
	
		<media:content url="http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/15b469c19ade7f8d4356e9dbeddebfee?s=96&#38;d=identicon&#38;r=G" medium="image">
			<media:title type="html">sanmarcousa</media:title>
		</media:content>
	</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
