Green Building

A video introduction to Portland's Green Homes Tour + Info Fair

Get an in-depth look at a near-zero energy house featuring recycled materials and solar-heating and rainwater-harvesting systems

Video tours and takeaways from Portland's Build It Green! 2008 event

Living off the fat of our water abundance must end, eventuallyby Art Ludwig

Take one energy expert, add questions, and get really smart answers

The time to think about the energy impact of an addition is before demolition beginsby John Jennings

Solar panels aside, you can’t see the upgrades that make this downtown remodel so energy efficientby Richard Renner

By installing a modern wood-heat appliance, you can save money this winter and reduce your environmental impactby Matthew Teague

Learn how planting a roof can help fight global warmingby Richard Renner

HERS Index allows more latitude for recognizing reductions in energy consumptionby Tristan Korthals Altes

Voluntary Department of Energy program promotes and supports energy-efficient design and constructionby Chris Ermides

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

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

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

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