![WHAT EXACTLY IS GREEN BUILDING AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR HOMEOWNERS? [PODCAST]](https://elemental.green/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/vita-vilcina-3217-627x376.jpg)
Lots of people like the idea of building green, or a least a greener. But, although the term green building is often used, many of us are not quite sure exactly what green building is, or where to go to get easy to understand information about green building options. This week we have an interview that will help explain what green building is and why it’s important.
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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.
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The Manual J calculation is the first step in designing a new heating and air conditioning system. The “J” in Manual J stands for Joule, which you might remember from your science classes. A “Joule” is a unit of energy. Manual J calculations determine how much cooling a house actually needs.
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Most people would not consider building a tiny house. Most of us want homes that are larger, in fact MUCH larger, than a typical tiny home (which can be anywhere from 100 to 600 square feet). Still, there are some important lessons we can learn from tiny living. Here’s great advice to consider before you build your dream green home.
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Did you know that most water heaters use more energy than all other household appliances combined? This podcast will help you decide if a conventional water heater or a tankless water heater is the better choice for your new home. And the choice is probably not as cut and dry as you think.
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Without the dedication of billions of dollars by the federal government to address the issue of deteriorating water infrastructure, more families are taking the initiative to protect themselves with a whole home water filtration system that eliminates exposure to the known human health risks that can bypass municipal treatment facilities or infiltrate the system after treatment.
Read More![What Exactly is a Zero Energy / Net Zero Home? [Podcast]](https://elemental.green/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Depositphotos_86352294_m-2015-627x376.jpg)
“Zero energy homes are just like any home—except better.” They are airtight, well-insulated, and extremely energy efficient homes that produce as much energy as they use, over the course of a year. Listen and learn!
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American society must realign its values when it comes to house size. With builders over-building, buyers being taught to embrace excess, lenders focusing more on size than value, each link in the chain weakens the one that follows.
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