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Green Building281 Stories

Houzz Tour: Meet a Home Made With Minivan Parts
Home InnovationsHouzz Tour: Meet a Home Made With Minivan Parts
By Becky Harris
Sawn-off car roofs for the siding, windows popped out of van doors ... this California home is as resourceful as it is beautiful
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What Is a Living Building?
Most PopularWhat Is a Living Building?
By Melanie Loftus
Part philosophy, part advocacy, the Living Building Challenge is pushing designers and homeowners to rethink how we live
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Houzz Tour: New Twists for a Traditional New York Saltbox
Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: New Twists for a Traditional New York Saltbox
By Mitchell Parker
An updated shape and a gravel landscape root a Shelter Island weekend home firmly in the present
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How to Install Energy-Efficient Windows
Great Home ProjectsHow to Install Energy-Efficient Windows
By Christine Tusher
Learn what Energy Star ratings mean, what special license your contractor should have, whether permits are required and more
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How to Recycle Your Kitchen
Green BuildingHow to Recycle Your Kitchen
By Christine Tusher
Instead of adding to the junk pile — and paying landfill fees — get rid of old appliances, cabinets and countertops the ecofriendly way
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A Surefire Way to Prevent Sun Damage Indoors
Window TreatmentsA Surefire Way to Prevent Sun Damage Indoors
By Becky Dietrich
Why let light ruin your furniture, floors and artwork, when the solution could be as simple as applying high-quality window film?
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Houzz Tour: Platinum-Rating Hopes for a Sterling Modern Home
Modern ArchitectureHouzz Tour: Platinum-Rating Hopes for a Sterling Modern Home
Efficiency takes an artful form in a minimalist San Francisco home furnished with iconic and custom pieces
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8 Fabulous Prefab Homes Around the World
Green Building8 Fabulous Prefab Homes Around the World
By Matthew Ankeny
See global examples of housing’s best-kept secret — and learn why prefab may be the future of home building
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Insulation Basics: Heat, R-Value and the Building Envelope
Green BuildingInsulation Basics: Heat, R-Value and the Building Envelope
By Mariana Pickering
Learn how heat moves through a home and the materials that can stop it, to make sure your insulation is as effective as you think
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Houzz Tour: See a Concrete House With a $0 Energy Bill
Green BuildingHouzz Tour: See a Concrete House With a $0 Energy Bill
By Mitchell Parker
Passive House principles and universal design elements result in a home that’ll work efficiently for the long haul
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Considering Concrete Floors? 3 Green-Minded Questions to Ask
Green BuildingConsidering Concrete Floors? 3 Green-Minded Questions to Ask
By Melanie Loftus
Learn what’s in your concrete and about sustainability to make a healthy choice for your home and the earth
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