10 Trustworthy Green Product Databases for Building or Renovating Your Home
How many times have you seen a green claim on a product and wondered if it was legit? If...
Read MoreHow many times have you seen a green claim on a product and wondered if it was legit? If...
Read MoreThese homeowners decided to go for the Living Building Challenge. The Challenge is a strict rating system that leaps far beyond LEED in its requirements for non-toxic, locally sourced materials for every component of the building.
Read MoreThis custom home is a sophisticated blend of rustic and refinement. Everything about it was purposefully planned for a couple committed to living close to the earth and following a lifestyle of simplicity. Affectionately named “The Idea Farm,” for its innovation in sustainable building practices, this home was only the 2nd new home in Minnesota to receive a Gold Rating by MN GreenStar.
Read MoreBy Pamela O’Malley Chang, an architect and civil engineer from Berkeley,...
Read MoreWhether you’re building your dream home, remodeling an old one, or just want to do what you can to remove pollution from the interior of your house we compiled the ultimate healthy home building and remodeling checklist so you can make sure your home is a safe and healthy place for you and your family.
Read MoreIn every green build or remodel, people come up with interesting ways to up the eco-ante. Here are 8 innovations and ideas from the Lowell House. Try them with your next project!
Read MoreDid you know bathrooms are by far the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 75% of total consumption? Clearly, it’s a vital space for incorporating sustainable design. Beyond reducing water use, consider all of the other ways you can go green in the bathroom: install an energy-efficient exhaust fan, choose a reclaimed wood vanity (or adapt an old dresser), install a greywater system that waters your garden with your shower water – the list goes on and on!
Read MoreLots 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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