Green Building255 Stories

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

In this video, interior designer Susan Van Meter discusses nontoxic paint, locally sourced products and more

Check out these creative, environmentally friendly alternatives to tossing your cabinets in the dumpster

These five surfacing materials are manufactured with sustainability and health in mind

An architect-contractor and his family create a passive house near Park City, Utah

Short on space but want to give your home more greenery? An architect shares why a vertical garden could be the solution

These materials are manufactured with sustainability and health in mind