At some point in their life, nearly everyone will take a step back to admire a newly painted or carpeted room in their home or that brand new car in their driveway. In fact, according to a recent survey, three-quarters of respondents admit that they love that “new car” smell, and more than two in five say they enjoy the smell of new carpeting. But as enjoyable as these smells may be, are people really aware what’s under their noses? Read more >>

Tags: building materials, green building, green home

The pillars of green building - sustainability, efficiency, community stewardship and health/safety - have long been familiar themes with developers, builders and consumers. Since the 1970s, as part of the initial, modern environmental movement in the United States, there developed a fringe of green builders pursuing new concepts and ways of thinking that manifested in everything from household water re-use systems to smallscale solar power generation to geodesic domes. Read more >>

Tags: Architecture, green building, green home, Real Estate

The pillars of green building - sustainability, efficiency, community stewardship and health/safety - have long been familiar themes with developers, builders and consumers. Since the 1970s, as part of the initial, modern environmental movement in the United States, there developed a fringe of green builders pursuing new concepts and ways of thinking that manifested in everything from household water re-use systems to smallscale solar power generation to geodesic domes. Read more >>

Tags: energy efficiency, environment, geodesic domes, green building, HVAC equipment, indoor air quality, LEED certification, new home, solar power, sustainability

Americans tend to view their homes as safe havens. What few people realize is that the air in their home can be more polluted than outdoor air, leading to health problems. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, people spend almost 90 percent of their time indoors. Due to extended exposure, indoor pollution might cause more health problems than outdoor pollution. Read more >>

Tags: home ventilation, indoor allergens, indoor pollution, mold

DIY home solar panels have been around for many years, but with talks of energy conservation becoming an obsession globally, the need for them as a new alternative energy source has taken on a great urgency. Using solar power is one of the best ways to conserve energy. And with DIY home solar panels, powering your home on free energy is getting really cheap too. And the best thing is, making your own home solar panels is not a daunting task at all, if you have all the instructions handy. Read more >>

Tags: cut your electricity bills, diy, free energy, home solar panels