A passive house is among the most comfortable and energy efficient homes available today, but there are still plenty of misconceptions about this eco-friendly housing option. Take this quiz to test your passive house knowledge!
As concern grows over the use of natural resources, many people look to major corporations to set an example for energy efficiency. Which companies make an effort to work in green environments? See more »
Many say the pioneer of green design was the irascible Frank Lloyd Wright, but others note that sustainable architecture has been around forever. Regardless, who are some of the leading figures in the field today? See more »
Want to build or renovate in a environmentally friendly way? You're going to need the right contractor for the job. See more »
Building a green hospital helps keep the trees, the birds, the squirrels, the patients, the employees and even the hospital's bottom line healthy, too. So how do they do it? See more »
Most people think of a prefab home as a small, rectangular-shaped box dropped on a concrete slab foundation out in the middle of nowhere. But these aren't your grandfather's prefab houses. See more »
You want to do the right thing by building green. But will you be able to insure your home without paying an arm and a leg? See more »
Hotels, especially luxury ones, have a reputation for excess and conspicuous consumption, but that's all changing. Get on the green hotel bandwagon in this article. See more »
When you're making home improvements or trying to buy or sell a home, eco-friendliness and energy efficiency matter. So how can an inspector help? See more »
Despite the Great Recession, one area of the construction industry has actually gained ground during the economic crisis -- green building. Can its boom continue? See more »
The paperwork required for any construction project can cause bigger headaches than the jackhammers that come later. Is building green even more of a pain? See more »
