Green Building

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Daniel S. Morrison

Innovative site work and a thoughtful floor plan preserve views and a stand of mature pine treesby Eric Odor

An architect designs a small in-town house that uses sustainable materials, solar energy, and water conservation to improve quality of life (and afford it)by Christopher Stafford

Winner of a national green-building award, this low-maintenance house should produce as much energy as it usesby Nathan Good