• Water Management Construction Details

    Good water management practices require good drainage details from roof to foundation that work in such a way that water is directed downward and outward. Some critical components are roofs, doors …

  • Tankless Water Heaters

    Tankless water heaters do not have the standby heat losses of storage tank heaters, their energy consumption is lower and can provide 8%–14% energy savings for homes that use a lot of hot water …

  • Water Conservation Strategies

    Water conservation offers a number of benefits to you, society, and the environment, and simply put, it costs less to use less. Additionally, most water conservation strategies are relatively easy to …

  • High Performance Windows

    Homes with superior energy performance are due, in large part, to improvements in window technology. These technologies are widely available and are relatively inexpensive. Download this fact sheet …

  • Wall Systems

    Wood framing is still the most common construction method for building homes, but environmental concerns and lumber prices are driving interest in other options. This fact sheet discusses three …

  • Nontoxic Termite Prevention

    While conventional termite treatment methods are often expensive and use toxic chemicals, many termite infestations can be avoided in the first place through low-cost, common-sense, chemical-free …

  • Solar Water Heaters

    Although the initial cost of solar water heaters is higher than that of conventional water heaters, the fuel is free, and when the environmental benefits are factored in, solar water heaters are …

  • Salvaged Materials

    Generally, the cost of salvaged building materials is a fraction of the cost of new materials and the use of these materials can lend a character and uniqueness to a home that new materials are …

  • Roofing Materials for Sloped Roofs

    When selecting a roofing material, look for high solar reflectance, endurance of high reflectance over time, and high emittance. This fact sheet compares the most widely used roofing materials in the …

  • Residential Water Heating

    If you're in the market for a new water heating system, or just want to improve the efficiency of your existing system, this fact sheet discusses how water heating options compare in cost …

  • Recycled Plastic and Composite Lumber

    Recycled plastic and wood composite lumber have become a common replacment for redwood, cedar and treated lumber in many external applications. These materials do not require treatment which can be …

  • Residential Commissioning

    Residential commissioning is a comprehensive evaluation of a home that combines component and system testing with improvements in home performance, energy efficiency, and comfort. Commissioning …

  • Recycled Content Ceramic Tile

    Recycled content ceramic tile uses up to 100% waste glass and is often more durable and moisture resistant. This fact sheet addresses additional benefits of using recycled-content ceramic tile and …

  • Rainwater Harvesting

    Rainwater harvesting can be as simple as placing a barrel under a shortened downspout. Larger systems require more thought, but once the concept is understood, even larger systems seem simple …

  • Radiant Barrier System

    A radiant barrier system, or RBS, is comprised of a sheet of reflective foil placed next to an air space, such as an attic. A properly installed RBS can block up to 95% of the heat transfer from the …

  • Pressure-Treated Wood

    Copper chromated arsenate, or CCA. was the most common wood preservation treament encountered for residential applications until its use was determined to cause a wide range of adverse health effects …

  • Permeable Pavement

    Download this fact sheet to learn about the three general categories of permeable pavement as well as the benefits of permeable pavement over conventional pavement.

  • Passive Solar Design, Part 2

    This fact sheet from Build It Green describes the considerations in designing the interior of a passive solar designed home.

  • "Green" Paint

    As a green homeowner, you can easily avoid generating pollution and unsafe living spaces and still have beautiful walls of any color by using low-VOC, zero-VOC, recycled, or natural paints.

  • Passive Solar Design, Part 1

    Homes featuring a good passive solar design maximize the home's natural heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting options, and are typically healthier and more comfortable.
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