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Energy efficiency guru rebuilds home to green standards
Deciding whether to remodel or rebuild is a key point in making an older home more energy efficient.January 27, 2012
 | Baby nurseries get a lot of decorating dollars. But one is as precious as your baby and no bedroom should be more health focused than a nursery. Infants and little children sleep much more than adults do and we reportedly spend nearly a third of our … |
 | Is it possible to build a house too tight? Is that a problem? How will it dry? No matter the audience I have, whether an experience builder, a building inspector or a home owner, I often get these questions. Somehow the notion of building a house … |
 | ProudGreenHome: How do I reduce summer utility bills? Heather Ferrier: With the summer season lurking around the corner (it's already 90+ degrees in Texas), it's a good time to revisit some of the simple, low-cost elements we can incorporate into … |
 | I recently had the pleasure of serving as a guest critic this last semester for a sustainable and affordable housing studio at the School of Architecture at North Carolina State University. Taught by Professor Tom Barrie, the students first research … |
 | ProudGreenHome: What are easy ways to retrofit an existing home to include green features? Ted Clifton: One of the big problems with many green building programs, including LEED for Homes, is that it's not about adding green features to an existing … |
 | Well, I'm back in the office, fresh from the Green Building Focus in Charlotte, N.C. But I'm not here for long - on Saturday I'm headed to Salt Lake City for the NAHB's National Green Building Conference & Expo. In Charlotte I had the most … |
| The American dream for the single family detached home is deeply ingrained in our past and present desires, but the future deliverable of this ideal must change. With the recent bust, we've all come to realize that we can no longer live beyond our … |
| The precise definition of a "green" home is still somewhat of a moving target. Broad arrays of programs, rating systems and laws have been created to provide consistency & structure to the movement, all the while causing spirited debate … |
 | Henry Ford said, "Quality means doing it right when no one is looking." I think that says it all. When a builder has a home under construction, the homeowner doesn't know half of what goes on at the job site. And they don't know what may be in the … |
 | We all live someplace. My "someplace" just happens to be more connected to my work than most people. I'm an architect and for the past dozen years have been focused solely on green building. My home not only holds the laughter, chaos and dreams of … |
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How to choose eco-friendlier paint
Choosing low- or no-VOC paints can increase the air quality in your home, and cause less health effects than traditional paints.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Choosing sustainable flooring options
When it comes to choosing eco-friendly components for your home, few decisions cover as much ground as sustainable flooring options.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Three Benefits of Living in a Green Home
Homeowners who modify existing homes or purchase new ones that meet environmental standards can enjoy improved air quality, better energy efficiency and cost savings.Type: Special ReportSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
The Ins and Outs of Replacement Windows
Adding replacement windows will save you money on energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint and provide a more comfortable living environment.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com
