Green building used to be for an elite group of choosy environmentalists; in 2011 it’s nearing the new standard. Here aresome tips to help you figure out how to build “green” in your community. Size matters: The best green homes have just enough space and no...
[caption id="attachment_1985" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo courtesy of sustainhouse.com"][/caption] Green products are perceived as more expensive. Buyers are concerned about whether or not sustainable will save them in the long run. We live in a world filled with pollutants. Building materials contribute significantly to indoor air quality and...
Green building and sustainable housing have been hot topics since the first utterance of Global Warming. But have we been ignoring the main key to achieve this? The focus for green construction is usually on topics including material choices, indoor air quality, landscaping, and the VOC...