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83Eco-Friendly Paints: Low-VOC Options for the Environment
by Elle MacKenna
Conventional paint has never had a good reputation. It’s smelly, messy, old versions contained lead of all things and over the past decade it’s been tagged as a major indoor air pollutant. Today, thanks to consumer demand for healthier paints that perform, manufacturers are offering low-VOC options that are better people and the environment. published 14 months ago
79Green Decking Options
by Elle MacKenna
Outdoor living spaces often become the favorite “rooms” of the house because they lend themselves to seasonal traditions and festivities. From enjoying summer BBQs to a quiet swing in the... published 13 months ago
75Choosing Sustainable Kitchen Cabinets
by Elle MacKenna
I find cabinetmakers to be among the most skilled and engaged tradespeople. In the green building industry this quality is elevated with creative and innovative techniques for harvesting and crafting wood... published 13 months ago
72Inexpensive Green Strategies for New Construction
by Elle MacKenna
The greenest buildings take advantage of low-tech sustainable design principles that incur little or no upfront costs. These are easy to implement when building a new house and can help create a healthier, more comfortable, energy-efficient home. published 13 months ago
72How to Green Your Work Place
by Elle MacKenna
There is a connection between healthy people and a healthy planet and a greener workplace - the place we spend most of our waking hours - is better for both you and the planet. Indoor Air Quality is a... published 8 months ago
70EcoBrokers: Realtors with Green Designation
by Elle MacKenna
The green building industry is experiencing incredible growth and the next five years are expected to bring even more. Real estate professionals are keeping up with new green designations that signify their... published 8 months ago
70high volume flyash concrete
by sarahd
Concrete with flyash replacing most of the portland cement is a no-brainer green building material. published 2 years ago
67Natural Daylighting for Health and Energy Efficiency
by Elle MacKenna
More and more studies are touting the benefits of natural daylighting in residential, academic and commercial settings. Designs that let the sunshine do the work reduce the need for artificial light taking a load off energy consumption and utility bills. Perhaps even more motivating, natural daylighting is just more pleasant. published 13 months ago
67California Greenin'
by kerouazy21
Friday, July 18 marked a monumental day in California history. On that day, the California Building Standards Commission announced that they would adopt the "Green Building Code." This decision marks the first... published 4 days ago
66Can you afford a green home?
by Elle MacKenna
Green homes are becoming more mainstream as consumers place energy-efficiency a top priority. Still, homebuyers are often discouraged from finding or building green digs under the perception that these homes... published 11 months ago
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