Architecture
35 Ideas for Building A Greener House May 14th, 2008
Tactics That Can Help You Build Green
Here are 35 ideas for building green... Feel free to add your ideas in the comments. 1. Use salvaged, recycled, and reclaimed materials. 2. Build small. At least only build what you need; no more than...more
Container Condo To Be Built In Detroit May 14th, 2008
A 17-unit condominium built from shipping containers is being proposed for Detroit, on lots now vacant or containing burned-out homes. According to the Detroit Free Press, "The project would stack empty containers four high, cut...more
Study: Builders Slow To Embrace Green May 12th, 2008
A green building study by the Boston College Institute for Responsible Investment and investment management group Calvert Group found that not one of America’s 13 largest publicly traded home builders has “fully embraced the emerging...more
An Eco Living Pod Built for Two May 7th, 2008
LEED-certified starter homes from Canuhome
Where to after the green wedding? If you're looking for a sustainably-built living space, here's an option: the 850 square foot prefab residence from Canuhome. The name comes from "canoe," (as well as "can you?"--make...more
Home Wind-Power Turbines Going Mainstream May 7th, 2008
How Wind is Becoming A More Viable Energy Option
In April an article appeared in the New York Times; Technology Smooths the Way for Home Wind-Power Turbines, a clear sign that wind power is becoming more mainstream, as the article actually goes on to...more
The Green Building History Timeline May 6th, 2008
Learn About the History of Green Building
Lately one of my favorite green blogs is the GreenGeezer. Since I write a ton of green blogs, it's nice to see a fresh take on the same topics I'm always thinking about. In any...more
Earthwood Building School May 6th, 2008
Earthwood Building School is a small “mom and pop” business run by Rob and Jaki Roy. Rob, active in the alternative building field for 28 years, is the author of fifteen owner-building books and has...more
Top 10 States That Offer the Biggest Solar Incentives May 5th, 2008
Ten Best States to Live Off-the-Grid
If your goal is green building or even off-grid living, you're better off living in certain states. Some offer much better grant and financial opportunities for building green, than do others. The Database of State...more
California tightens building standards yet again May 5th, 2008
The California Energy Commission (CEC) last week adopted stricter energy efficiency standards for new construction. Known as Title 24, California’s standards seek to reduce heating, cooling, and electricity bills for consumers. Title 24 dates from...more
How to Build Your Home in a More Eco-Friendly Way May 1st, 2008
Our experience (so far) with Re-Green
Since its being launched in January, we've been referring to the ReGreen Program for Residential Remodeling for own internal questions about how to build in a more environmentally friendly way. We've also begun to reference...more
