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  • The Green-Standard Battle
    The Green-Standard Battle

    The outcome of the battle between the NAHB and LEED green home standards should be most important, but only slightly more than the process each standard forces desginers and builders to endure on the way to certification.

    Article • June 14th, 2010

  • Green the Home with HVAC
    Green the Home with HVAC

    An efficient HVAC system can effectively green a home. An air-conditioning system with sealed ducts and no air leakage will save money on utility bills.

    Article • May 14th, 2010

  • Green Professionals Seek to Raise IAQ Awareness
    Green Professionals Seek to Raise IAQ Awareness

    A 1985 study published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development identified a serious air quality problem.

    Article • May 4th, 2010

  • Air Infiltration in Walls

    Many types of air and moisture barriers exist, so it’s critical to choose the proper material to ensure green home design and construction. Air and water need to be controlled so they don’t infiltrate spaces they’re not supposed to.

    Article • April 13th, 2010

  • Manufacturers, Government Partner on Green Plan
    Manufacturers, Government Partner on Green Plan

    There’s no question that the green movement just keeps snowballing.

    Article • March 5th, 2010

  • Carbon-Neutral Home Ups Green Ante
    Carbon-Neutral Home Ups Green Ante

    Those interested in creating a new, greener kitchen or bath are turning to designers for ideas that will provide benefits for both their families and the environment.

    Article • March 5th, 2010

  • Greening the Building Shell
    Greening the Building Shell

    Think about insulation, caulks, sealants and other exterior building envelope products to create an efficient green design for a home.

    Article • January 18th, 2010

  • Classic Platinum Green
    Classic Platinum Green

    A profile of the first LEED Platinum renovation in the state of Michigan.

    Article • December 21st, 2009

  • Spray Foam: The Dream App
    Spray Foam: The Dream App

    Spray foam insulation is a green building product for homes, but you must know the two types of products and which applications are best for each.

    Article • October 22nd, 2009

  • Connected Real Estate
    Connected Real Estate

    Connected real estate measures building performance and can be applied to green homes.

    Article • September 14th, 2009

  • Ignore Greenwash

    When trying to determine a product’s green-ness, evaluate it based on five basic, common-sense green principles: air quality, recycleability, water consumption, harvesting process and fuel consumption.

    Article • July 22nd, 2009

  • Building the 2009 HGTV Green Home
    Building the 2009 HGTV Green Home

    Building the 2009 HGTV Green Home: energy efficiency reigns supreme in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

    Article • June 10th, 2009

  • Harvesting Wind Power
    Harvesting Wind Power

    Harvesting wind power for single-family homes is easier than you think. Architects and builders just need to ask the right questions.

    Article • June 10th, 2009

  • Greater Goods

    The K/BIS show floor was ground zero for manufacturers to display their latest product offerings.

    Article • June 5th, 2009

  • One-Stop Solar
    One-Stop Solar

    The Caleffi solar water heater system is a green product that replaces traditional water heaters.

    Article • April 2nd, 2009

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