Green Architecture
Embarking on a new project - Insulating my entire house July 18th, 2008
I'm taking Barack Obama's advice and insulating my house so that it can be heated by a candle. No, we're not heating with a candle, it would ruin the indoor air quality. Just kidding. Over the...more
Indy House: Green Getaway in the Backyard June 25th, 2008
What the Owners Want, What They Really Really Want.
We took a little hiatus from this project for a few reasons - babies, construction projects, etc. but we're back on track now! We're calling this post # 7 to continue from where we left...more
Eco-Ideas for Your Home: Greening a Brownstone June 20th, 2008
Attention homeowners -- dreaming of greening your home? Willing to try something new -- like blue jean insulation? Follow green builder Blake Holden as he turns a dilapidated Brooklyn brownstone into a vintage green home....more
10 Reasons To Consider Building a Straw Bale Home April 21st, 2008
Forget the 3 Little Pigs -- Your Straw House Will Not Blow Over
I really super adore straw bale homes, and am even considering straw bale for my next self-built home. There are disadvantages to every kind of home you might think to build. Including straw bale homes,...more
If you have a dollar, spend it on insulation! April 18th, 2008
Appropriately and properly insulating a home or structure may be one of the most substantial green practices you can do to get the most for your money. Paying attention to the building envelope can drastically...more
Green Home Site Selection - Part One April 11th, 2008
Building Your Green Home - Choose the Perfect Plot of Land
In this post, I'll create a partial checklist that can help you prepare to choose the best plot of land when building your green home. In tomorrow's post (and maybe Friday) we'll see the rest...more
Passive Solar Design -- Angling Doors and WIndows to Get the Most out of the Sun's Natural Heating Power April 10th, 2008
Interview with Expert Architects at Sealander Studio in Maine
Robyn and Mike Sealander, of Sealander Studio in Brooklin, Maine are wonderful architects, builders and experts in passive solar design. They have agreed to tell us everything about designing a home to use passive solar...more
Green Homes Not Welcome Here April 9th, 2008
What To Do When People Hate the Idea of Your Green Home
The Daily Green had a very interesting post up recently related to one couple who built green. They picked a lovely modular home by architect Michelle Kaufmann (who I'm a huge fan of by the...more
Happy World Health Day April 8th, 2008
How You Can Help Prevent Climate Change
Tomorrow is World Health Day - actually it may be World Health Day for some of you already since it falls on April 7th. I'm a west coast girl, so it's still the 6th where...more
Proper Disposal of Paints & Other Home Finishes April 7th, 2008
What To Do With That Leftover Paint
A large part of green building that people often forget to work into their plans is proper disposal of building materials. If you build green, then toss items into landfills to rot for 100 years,...more
