Passive Solar Design: Water Wall Heat Sinks
When designing green homes for sustainability, water's heat storing potential is rarely realized,...
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Landscaping with Trees
Trees are a site’s biggest asset. These guidelines will help you protect and manage them through a...
Window Film: A Cost Effective Window Retrofit
Window film technology has improved since it was first conceived. Newer films are high-tech...
Concrete Block Structures Are Viable When Properly Constructed
Here's a primer on how to use concrete masonry blocks properly, to maximize durability and...
Best Green Building Innovations of the Past Decade
In celebration of our 10th anniversary—here are our picks for some of the most important...
Geothermal Heating for the Tiny House
When choosing geothermal heating for your tiny dwelling, first cost and available space for the...
EPA: Want Cleaner Air? Throw Out Your Incense and Candles
Sometimes the most soothing household items can be the most polluting. If you choose the wrong...
The Truth About Fly Ash
Construction materials made with fly ash offer great sustainable and performance benefits, but are...
Heating a Tiny House: Wood Stoves
When choosing wood heat for your tiny house, details such as the output of the stove, the source of...
Finally, a Recycled PVC Product
A major drawback to vinyl building products has been the fact that they contain no recycled...
Natural Swimming Pools Work Best in Warm Climates
It's time to address the overuse of chemicals in our nation's backyard pools. James Robyn likes to...
Steel Decking Substructures for Trex Decks
Historically, wood has been the go-to material for residential decking substructures. However, with...
Range Hoods: Clearing the Kitchen Air
Range hoods dress up a kitchen, but their function is underappreciated. In a tight house, a...
