Materials

SIP Home Construction: The Future Standard for Speed and Value

SIP-built may cost more up front than conventional stick-built, but thrifty construction and long-term cost savings offer all kinds of comfort and value.

#EcoRenovate Guide to Selecting Sustainable Materials

Selecting sustainable materials is just as important as green design. So look at the entire lifecycle of products, and prioritize on the goals of your project.

Casa Zero: A Home Where (Microscopic) Life Flourishes

Focusing on craftsmanship, salvaged materials, and biophilia, CarbonShack’s first branded home achieved LEED Platinum with a West Coast–shingle mashup style.

Made in LA: 3D Printing Meets Biophilic Lighting

CarbonShack Design brings green ethos into the home via 3D printing and a beautiful, approachable biophilic decor choice: lighting.

#EcoRenovate Reveal: Two Bathrooms Undergo A Green Makeover

Handmade tiles and nontoxic paint marry to give the main and guest bathrooms inside a 1960s penthouse a green makeover, pulling color cues from the surrounding Chicago scenery.

Sustainable Furniture Brands That Will Keep Your Home Healthy And Stylish

From sustainably sourced materials to mindful manufacturing practices to nontoxic materials and end-of-life cycles, we’re laying out what you should look for when buying sustainable furniture, and a few brands to choose from that adhere to these elements.