Meet the brands that are making a difference through materials, manufacturing processes, corporate responsibility, and social impact.
The developing water shortage crisis in the U.S. has prompted many homeowners to turn to eco-friendly and low-maintenance lawn alternatives. And there are plenty of options—everything from clover and moss to ornamental grasses and flower beds, all sharing eco-friendliness as a common denominator.
What’s the best method to water your plants in a warming world? It’s time to phase out traditional sprinklers and install a drip irrigation system.
New technologies that integrate solar battery storage into home solar installations have finally made the leap to completely meeting homeowners’ needs.
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.
Earth Turf combines low maintenance turfgrasses with revolutionary MicroClover to create an attractive and low maintenance, drought-resistant, fertilizer and chemical free lawn. MicroClover is nitrogen fixating – naturally taking nitrogen from the air and...
As a discerning green homeowner, every choice you make involves a variety of factors. And floors are no exception. You have to love how it looks, like how it feels on your feet, trust that it cleans up without too much effort and lasts a long time – and since you care about the planet that we live on….it needs to be healthy and eco-friendly, too.
How much do you know about structural insulated panels (SIPs)? These high-performance building panels can be used almost anywhere you need insulation and rigidity – walls, floors, roofs. And their hidden superpower is that not only do they up your insulation game to save you money on operating costs, but they also can save you build time, cut down on external noise, improve indoor air quality, and even offer enhanced durability and resilience.
Our partners at the Structural Insulated Panel Association have many resources, including a costing tool, and free education modules for architects, builders, and information for realtors and consumers.
From renewable energy to energy-efficient lighting, net zero energy and water, eco-friendly materials and more, we’re sharing the latest green building trends.
The benefits of solar aren’t just limited to those who install solar themselves. Community solar allows almost anyone to reap the rewards with no upfront costs.
Even in cities and suburbs, well-placed trees absorb carbon, and make your home and neighborhood more comfortable, healthier, and less-expensive to live in.
Solar panels will increase your home’s value in several ways. These lend confidence in your solar investment and may motivate prospective buyers and lenders.
By eliminating natural gas appliances from our homes, and replacing them with efficient electric options, we contribute to better health for us all.
Interested in making your home a net zero energy home? Sometimes it’s nice to use a good book (or two) as your guide. Here are some of our favorites.
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its much-anticipated report “Build Well To Live Well”, the first research to size and analyze the global and regional wellness lifestyle real estate and communities market. The 150+ page report finds that real estate...
We need to sleep, but we shouldn’t have to sacrifice our health or our planet to do so safely and comfortably.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably aware of the fact that conventional mattresses are made from unsustainable materials, emit toxic VOCs that are bad for your health, and need to be replaced far too often – only increasing their eco-impact by requiring more resources and creating more pollution. (If you didn’t, now you do.)
Yet, thankfully, more and more manufacturers are dreaming up ways to do things better. After much research, here’s a list of 19 of the sustainable industry leaders.
We need to sleep, but we shouldn’t have to sacrifice our health or our planet to do so comfortably. If you’re reading this, you’re probably aware of the fact that conventional mattresses are made from unsustainable materials, emit toxic VOCs that are bad for your health, and need to be replaced far too often – only increasing their eco-impact by requiring more resources and creating more pollution. (If you didn’t, now you do.) Yet, thankfully, more and more manufacturers are dreaming up ways to do things better. After much research, here’s a list of some of the industry leaders.
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