Category: Certifications

How do you know that products you bring in to your house are safe? MADE SAFE certification can give you peace of mind.

23 Green Certifications to Look For When You’re Building or Remodeling Your Home

When you’re doing a green building project or starting the research for one the amount of information about products can be overwhelming. Many of the terms related to eco-friendly construction might be totally new to you and leave you bewildered, and scratching your head. We compiled this list of green certifications to help you navigate the world of green building.

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...

The Difference Between High-Performance Home Certifications

When combined with day lighting, heat pumps for HVAC and domestic hot water, and superefficient appliances and fixtures, total energy use in high performance buildings can readily hit 75% less than that of conventional buildings.

Green Home Building: Passive vs LEED vs Net-Zero Energy

There are many types of green home certifications and it can get overwhelming trying to understand the differences. Here’s an easy to comprehend breakdown of three of the most well-known standards to help guide your journey.

Passive House: Interview with Katrin Klingenberg, executive director of PHIUS

Passive Houses are designed to maximize energy conservation and it saves home owners 60 to 70 percent of overall energy consumption and 90 percent of space heating. Learn more about this strategic sustainable design concept from one of the leading experts.

The Many Benefits of a LEED Home

LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used third-party verification for green buildings. LEED-certified buildings are resource efficient through water and energy use reductions and they also reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Materials used are safer for human health and designs are aimed at improving indoor environmental quality for the occupants.