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...
By Christina Stowers, Communications Specialist in the Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program at the U.S. Department of Energy When I say “sustainability at home,” you may already know what that means. You’re probably imagining the steps you take in...
Even in older condo buildings, residents and owners can make changes to create a greener, more eco-friendly space. Here are ways you can update your old condo building to reduce your monthly bills and your eco-impact.
Prefab homes are built in a factory and shipped to the site for final assembly. With the efficiency of this process comes a number of benefits including things like less waste, shorter construction time, and lower average permit costs.
Even though prefabricated homes have existed for over 100 years, many people still don’t quite understand what they are. Here’s help for understanding the building process, the different types, and the benefits.
By Pamela O'Malley Chang, an architect and civil engineer from Berkeley, California. Originally posted on YesMagazine.org. In my first "real" job after college in 1981, I worked at an architecture firm that designed custom homes for a new high-end...
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