Everywhere you look these days you see something about going green. Not too long ago, people associated green building with walls constructed with straw bales and collecting rainwater. While these things may be something to consider when building your next home, today going green means so much more.
Simply put, building today’s green home means using building techniques and building materials that are durable, recycled, practical, sustainable, energy efficient, and safe for the homeowner and the environment.
Anything you can do to make your home last longer and cost less to operate is a good thing! The articles in this section can help you along with your research into what it means to go green.
Featured Articles
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By Gregory Dick & The California Integrated Waste Management Board
Buildings account for one-sixth of the world's fresh water withdrawals, one-quarter of its wood harvest, and two-fifths of its material and energy flows (Roodman & Lenssen, 1995). Building "green" is an opportunity to use our resources efficiently while creating healthier buildings that improve human health, build a better environment and provide cost savings. Read More...
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By Wesley Fleming
Designing a resource-efficient home is an integrative process. It involves site selection and evaluation, building design, construction, operation, maintenance, and deconstruction. Read More...
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By Atrium Windows
It’s nearly impossible to open a newspaper or magazine today without seeing some advertisement or article about being green. Read More...
