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Exhaust-Only Ventilation Systems
One builder’s approach to providing 7.5 CFM of fresh air per occupant
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Get Ready for a Green Building Ordinance
New rules are coming to a town near you — so why not help write them?
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GREEN BUILDING TIP: Sell Energy to Your Utility Company
Many states now have "net metering" laws forcing power companies to buy your excess energy from the sun or wind
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Fiberglass Lath Works Better than Metal (and Won’t Rust)
Covering foam insulation on the outside of a foundation or exterior wall just got easier — and this product works for interior stucco features, too
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GREEN BUILDING TIP: Use a Certified Irrigation Pro
An EPA-certified professional can deliver a better irrigation system that saves water
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Rural Vermont Outsulation
When the wind is blowing through the walls, you have do do something
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Does Building Green Cost More?
Triple-pane windows, extra thick walls, and fancy ventilation equipment certainly cost more than standard fare. But what's the actual bottom line?
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GREEN BUILDING TIP: Design for Efficient Lighting
The right combination of task and ambient lighting can save energy
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GREEN BUILDING TIP: Pick Windows That Don’t Waste
Windows with internal grilles are more energy efficient than divided-light windows