Green Building on Houzz: Tips From the Experts

If you don’t understand passive design, you could be throwing money out the window

If you're looking for a sustainable, energy-efficient home, look into LEED certification. Learn about the program and its rating system here

You don't need fancy systems or elaborate schemes to make your home energy efficient and sustainable. You just need to choose wisely

Don’t be fooled by the old folk tale. Straw bales are a strong, functional and good-looking building material

Ever wish you could chuck that money-sucking air conditioner? Check out these homes that keep the air cool and flowing passively

Concern for the planet spurs a shift toward ecologically and socially responsible architecture and products

These houses serve as laboratories for pros to test energy-efficient systems, healthy practices and off-the-grid living

Think you can’t have a period home that’s warm, dry and energy-efficient? This English townhouse begs to differ

Take advantage of the newest technologies while avoiding potential pitfalls

Pros put green-building concepts into practice with sustainable, healthy homes

An artist-engineer collaborates with a designer to create an exposed-wood home for work and creativity

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