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Home Resilience Product Showcase: Make Your Home Safe & Sustainable

2017 was a record-breaking year of catastrophic destruction due to weather and climate change, and with similar natural disasters expected to increase in intensity and frequency in the coming years, “home resilience” is becoming an imperative part of sustainable home design.

Measure energy efficiency with the Home Energy Score tool

Beyond giving homeowners the information they need to make their home more energy-efficient, the Home Energy Score can also showcase the energy investments you’ve made in your home to make it more attractive to potential buyers in the future.

5 Things to Know About Geothermal Power

Currently, the U.S. leads the world for installed geothermal capacity, with more than 3.7 gigawatts (GW). With continued R&D successes and strong industry adoption, geothermal could meet more than 10% of U.S. electricity demand. Here are some interesting facts about geothermal energy.

18 Trends for Sustainable Homes in 2018

Think sustainable home design is just a fad? Think again. Green is growing and growing and growing. Whether you’re already on the bandwagon or you’re just starting to dip your toes in, here are 18 trends for sustainable homes in 2018, so you can start planning your eco-upgrades for the coming year.

Passive Solar Home Design 101

Passive solar design takes advantage of a building’s site, climate, and materials to minimize energy use. A well-designed passive solar home first reduces heating and cooling loads through energy-efficiency strategies and then meets those reduced loads in whole or...

Global Wellness Institute Releases Landmark Report “Build Well To Live Well”

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its much-anticipated report “Build Well To Live Well”, the first research to size and analyze the global and regional wellness lifestyle real estate and communities market. The 150+ page report finds that real estate...

The Top 25 Green Home Building and Design Websites to Watch in 2018

By Janelle Sorensen, Content Director, Elemental Green Believe it or not, amidst all the terrible and tragic news we see every day, there’s actually still quite a lot of good going on. One of the best parts of managing content for Elemental...

How to Design a Kitchen with Eco-Friendly Materials and Appliances

By Derek Lotts, Guest Contributor A few years ago, being “green” in the kitchen meant only saving some water and using cutting boards made of bamboo. However, people today want more in terms of being eco-friendly, so they opt for sustainable materials and...

Passive Solar Design 101

Passive solar design is the harnessing or directing of solar energy through non-mechanical, non-electrical means. It is a key principle of green building, often applied in designing buildings for maximum solar heating during cold winter months and maximum protection...

10 Trustworthy Green Product Databases for Building or Renovating Your Home

How many times have you seen a green claim on a product and wondered if it was legit? If you're like most consumers, it's been too often to count. Luckily, green product databases – developed by credible institutions – are becoming increasingly common. Still, they're...

Cradle to Cradle: Optimistic Design [Video]

"Consider this: all the ants on the planet, taken together, have a biomass greater than that of humans. Ants have been incredibly industrious for millions of years. Yet their productiveness nourishes plants, animals, and soil. Human industry has been in full swing for...

How to Power Your Home with Renewable Energy: Buy and/or Make It!

You can take advantage of clean, renewable energy by buying "green power" or by making your own electricity with a small home renewable energy system. Learn the purchasing options available in your area, or learn how to plan your own system and choose the right...

9 Must-Read Net Zero Energy Home Books

NOTE: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Interested in making your home a net zero energy home? In never...

The Top 11 Things You Didn’t Know About Saving Energy at Home

Did you know that on average, households lose about 20 percent of their heated and cooled air through the duct system to the outside? Click through to learn what to do about it and 10 other important facts about saving energy at home.

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