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Blog: Swamp Yankee Green
Award-winning architect Duo Dickinson shares his thoughts on greenwashing, the cynical manipulation of the desire to use environmentally correct products.
 | Ways to be more energy efficient at home: Reduce the home's infiltration rate: Depending on your climate zone it might be possible that 50 percent of your utility bill goes into paying for heating or cooling your home. The most effective way to get … |
 | One of the stories I am publishing this week is on the importance of a clean building site. I asked several of the experts who blog for ProudGreenHome to share their thoughts on the subject. The answers weren't a surprise to me, both as editor of … |
 | Flynner Building Company conducted a blower door test to measure air changes per hour (ACH) on its most recent certified green home and achieved 2.3 ACH, which is 67 percent better than code. Building code is 7 ACH. A blower door is a piece of … |
 | Improving the performance of our existing housing stock is one of the most important initiatives we can take to create major changes in the amount of energy America's homes are consuming today. For so many of us, improving the energy performance of … |
| With rising energy costs, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their home more energy efficient. Net zero is the ideal, with a home producing as much energy as it uses. It is possible to bring an existing home closer to net zero standards. I … |
| There are about 100 net zero homes in the United States. Flynner Building Company built Idaho's first net zero home and will start two more homes this month. To achieve net zero the home will produce as much energy as it consumes over the course of … |
 | Prepare your home for winter, now. These tips will help homeowners know what to do before the arrival of cold weather. Water is the number one destroyer of homes. Take the following steps now to avoid water problems this winter: Check the caulk … |
 | Owning a 1920's Craftsman Four Square, my energy bills had been taking me to the bank. Literally. The insulation was sloppily installed, and I take full credit for that since I did it myself when I first bought the home over 20 years ago. I also … |
| ProudGreenHome: How do I reduce summer utility bills? Luis Imery: Well, summer is here and the nice spring weather that you had for cooling your homes with natural ventilation is gone. Now the HVAC system in your home is kicking in to keep it … |
| ProudGreenHome: What are easy ways to retrofit an existing home to include green features? Heather Ferrier: In my experience, when people consider a green remodel, they often start with a focus on energy-efficient upgrades. Their energy bills are … |
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Ply Gem Enviro Resource Guide - LEED Homes
Ply Gem Enviro Resource Guide. Ply Gem categories that include qualifying products for LEED Homes.Type: Fact SheetSponsored by: Ply Gem -
Energy-Efficient Window Designs
New designs and materials make windows more efficient than ever before, helping to save money and decrease the impact on the environment.Type: White PaperSponsored 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 -
Your Step by Step Guide to Window and Door Replacement
Pella has developed this guide to give you the comfort and confidence you need to make an educated choice. So if you're ready to leave your window and door worries behind, read on and learn how Pella …Type: BrochureSponsored by: Pella Corporation -
Green Home Case Study: Seattle's Studio 24
Learn how one urban infill lot in Seattle was transformed into a 3-star certified green home.Type: Case StudySource: City of Seattle Sustainable Building Program
