Ever wondered if the heating or air conditioning in your house is really necessary? Passive House (aka Passivhaus) is a design approach to building that reduces the energy required drastically – sometimes up to 80-90%. In 90 seconds, this video explains how it's done....
Deadly fire has become more severe and almost commonplace the last few years in the US and is only expected to increase in frequency with climate change. Here are building and landscaping tips to protect your home.
VOCs became an issue several years ago when studies showed that smog and air pollution were not exclusively caused by cars and factories, but to a large extent by chemicals off-gassing from homes. This became particularly relevant when EPA studies showed that levels of VOCs in the home were 3-5 times higher than even outdoor air in a polluted city.
Many builders and homeowners have heard the common myths about green home remodeling and building, including that it is more expensive and the materials are limited and lower quality. On the contrary, eco-friendly building and remodeling is one of the absolute best investments you can make. Building an environmentally friendly house is highly economical in the long run, paying for itself with energy savings in under a decade as well as increasing home value.
Even though Elemental Green is an online resource for all things related to residential green building and renovation, that doesn’t mean that we don’t love books. Here are some eco-home books packed with inspiration and information.
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There are many different reasons people choose to live off the grid and it can be a viable option if you’re looking for a radical change in lifestyle or just an impactful eco-shift. Here are the most common ways people live off the grid.
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