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Green Building 230 Stories

Architecture
The Passive House: What It Is and Why You Should Care
By Mariana Pickering
If you don’t understand passive design, you could be throwing money out the window
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Architecture
What's LEED All About, Anyway?
By Mariana Pickering
If you're looking for a sustainable, energy-efficient home, look into LEED certification. Learn about the program and its rating system here
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5 Common-Sense Ways to Get a Greener Home Design
By Anne Higuera CGR, CAPS
You don't need fancy systems or elaborate schemes to make your home energy efficient and sustainable. You just need to choose wisely
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Architecture
11 Reasons to Live in a House of Straw
By Liz Durnan
Don’t be fooled by the old folk tale. Straw bales are a strong, functional and good-looking building material
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Architecture
Life Without Air Conditioning? These Passively Cooled Homes Say Yes
By John Hill
Ever wish you could chuck that money-sucking air conditioner? Check out these homes that keep the air cool and flowing passively
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Houzz Tours
Houzz Tour: A High-Performance Craftsman Home With Modern Touches
By Erin Carlyle
The palette of blue, green, coral and wood makes this energy-efficient Pacific Northwest house feel natural and warm
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Contemporary Homes
Houzz Tour: Passive Energy and a Reading Nook in Oregon
By Becky Harris
A builder’s Craftsman-style home features super insulation, a photovoltaic system and a cozy getaway under the stairs
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Vacation Homes
Houzz Tour: Modern and Energy-Efficient on Cape Cod
By Becky Harris
A new vacation home nods to the architectural history of its Massachusetts coastal community
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Remodeling Guides
How to Donate or Recycle Home Remodeling Materials
By Mitchell Parker
Cut greenhouse gas emissions, ease landfill loads and give back to neighbors with an eco-friendly approach to renovation
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Earth Day
Where to Donate, Sell or Recycle Furniture and Electronics
By Erin Carlyle
Before you visit a landfill, consider one of these ecological ways to repurpose your furniture and electronics
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Edible Gardens
A Model of Green Living Inside and Out
By Carol Bucknell
This earth-friendly house in the heart of Sydney features a landscape that sustains itself and its caregivers
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