• Low-Impact Lot Development

    Low-impact lot development emphasizes the importance of protecting the natural environment in and around your building lot to minimize environmental intrusion during on-site construction as well as …

  • Foundations and Moisture Management

    A quality foundation can help control water penetration and dampness, reduce heat loss, minimize unwanted air flow, and is integral to overall home performance.

  • Concrete Flatwork

    Concrete's negative environmental impacts lie in it's large contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and the potential for runoff. These impacts can be minimized by implementing green concrete …

  • Finishing the Home Interior

    Finishing the interior of a new home to meet green building objectives involves installing energy and water efficient appliances, and using non-toxic paints and sealants for walls, woodwork, floors …

  • Roofing

    Green roof framing techniques focus on reducing waste, reducing the amount of virgin wood used, and choosing wood products that have been certified for being sustainably harvested. This fact sheet …

  • Insulation

    By properly insulating your home's building envelope, you can control the flow of air in and out of the home, which will have a tremendous impact on heat loss, cooling needs, moisture control, and …

  • Using Tankless Water Heaters

    There are several types of tankless water heaters available, and the type to install depends on how much hot water is needed, and how quickly; and whether natural gas, electricity, solar power or a …

  • Running a Blower Door Test

    An air leak can result in a 25 percent heat loss in a newly constructed home and a 40 percent loss in older buildings. To get an accurate measurement of your home's tightness, conduct a blower-door …

  • Conditioned Basements and Foundations: Insulation and Air Sealing

    Insulating basement walls can produce typical annual savings of between $250 to $450 per year depending on home location and R-Value of insulating material.

  • Floor Framing and Subfloor

    Green flooring choices generally do not require any changes to the home's design. You simply substitute the better, more durable, environmentally efficient material for the conventional material …

  • Sustainable Landscaping

    Preplanning and considering the natural community surrounding the building site will enable you to integrate sustainable landscaping into your construction project.

  • Basements and Foundations: Guidelines for Moisture Control

    Excessive moisture in a home can cause problems with indoor air quality and create an unhealthy environment for its inhabitants. This document discusses steps that can be taken to control moisture in …

  • Exterior Wall Systems

    Green wall systems are energy efficient, environmentally sound, and minimize usage of natural resources. There are many alternatives to traditional stick framing that create healthier buildings which …

  • Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical

    The systems and appliances installed in a home can dramatically affect the amount of energy that the building will consume over its lifetime, but there are several approaches and products that can be …

  • Insulating and Air Sealing the Attic: Weatherization

    Insulation can vastly improve comfort and energy use in both hot and cold climates. Adding insulation and sealing unintentional cracks and openings improves energy efficiency in cold climates. In …

  • Unconditioned Basements: Venting and Insulation

    When basements are treated as unconditioned spaces, like crawl spaces, insulation treatments are similar to those used for attics. This fact sheet discusses insulating your unconditioned basement and …

  • Interior Walls and Trim

    While a long-term standard in interior finishing, drywall, or gypsum board, uses a significant amount of energy for the curing process and creates a huge carbon footprint. This fact sheet discusses …

  • Types of Insulation: Quick Reference

    There are 9 different types of insulating material available, and knowing when, where, and how to apply each one may be confusing. Additionally, the level of installation required depends on the …

  • Exterior Finishes

    The exterior of a house is designed to protect the home from the elements, but is also a vital part of a home's visual appeal. There are many choices when it comes to the external finish of a home …

  • Advanced Framing Techniques: Optimum Value Engineering

    Optimum Value Engineering (OVE) is construction design that uses less wood and natural resources, but delivers superior strength and quality. OVE is sometimes call Advanced Framing Design because the …
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