Green Building

by Bruce Harley

Passive survivability is a life-safety issue. How long could you live in your house without power or fuel?by Alex Wilson

Some of the most-valuable wood available for builders was already part of a buildingby Sean Groom

Micro-cogenerators, or combined heat and power (CHP) systems, are both environmentally friendly and a money saverby Lynn Underwood

Reports from three case studies outline what it takes to achieve LEED for Home's silver, gold, and platinum ratingsby Sean Groom

How much higher do energy costs have to rise before people will pay a premium for a house that is LEED-certified?by Kevin Ireton

LEED for Homes is a new, comprehensive national certification program for green, energy-efficient homes. Builders who’ve tried it like it, but will it change the way houses are built?by Sean Groom

Federal and state incentive programs make rehabilitating durable old buildings cost-effectiveby John K. Grosvenor

Common-sense solutions for creating homes that are self-reliant, resilient, and versatileby David Johnston, Scott Gibson

by Daniel S. Morrison

Can a 150-year-old house approach net-zero energy use? Three case studies point the way from the 19th to the 21st century.by Betsy Pettit

No matter where you live, a solar system can reduce energy costs and provide a reliable supply of domestic hot waterby Scott Gibson

This concept home shows how smart design, advanced building practices, and modern technologies improve livability and energy performanceby Rob Yagid

by Daniel S. Morrison

They stack like concrete blocks, but are made of recycled woodby Chris Ermides

Compact and beautiful, mkLotus is a zero-energy house with major appeal by Tim Schmidt

New and notable green products and a tour of West Coast Green's showhouse, mkLotus

This add-on to your water heater uses hot air to heat the water in your tankby Chris Ermides

Lime-based plaster creates a durable wall finish that's a breath of fresh air by Chris Ermides