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- GREEN BUILDING 101: Indoor Environmental Quality—Clean Air and Comfort for Homes and Office Spaces Fri, 23 May 14, 3:00amFeeling good in our homes or offices isn't just a matter of having a beautiful space: No matter how fabulous your furnishings, a poorly designed indoor environment can literally make you sick...
- GREEN BUILDING 101: Materials & Resources, Part 2—The Great Indoors Thu, 22 May 14, 4:00amIn our last Green Building 101 post, we delved into the LEED-H criteria for sustainable residential materials and resources. Now that we've given you the low-down, it's time to get specific. While the variety of options and...
- GREEN BUILDING 101: Materials and Resources Part 1—Sustainable Building Supplies Wed, 21 May 14, 3:30amWhen we think of greenhouse gas emissions, some of us might envision a tailpipe spewing exhaust... but 40% of the carbon dioxide that contributes to climate change actually comes from buildings. While some of that is a secondary...
- GREEN BUILDING 101: Sustainable Sites—How to Live in Harmony with the Natural Environment Fri, 16 May 14, 4:15amWelcome back to Green Building 101. In our last post, we touched upon how to select an environmentally responsible location for your new abode, and in this piece, we'll begin to discuss ways you can improve upon any home...