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Green Building281 Stories

Let’s Clear Up Some Confusion About Solar Panels
Green BuildingLet’s Clear Up Some Confusion About Solar Panels
By Mariana Pickering
Different panel types do different things. If you want solar energy for your home, get the basics here first
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Calm Yourself in a Former Hippie Commune’s Tiny Hut
Small SpacesCalm Yourself in a Former Hippie Commune’s Tiny Hut
By Mitchell Parker
Need to relax? Check into this simple, secluded lodging at a New Mexico retreat and say, “Om”
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Is Radiant Heating or Cooling Right for You?
FloorsIs Radiant Heating or Cooling Right for You?
By Mariana Pickering
Questions to ask before you go for one of these temperature systems in your floors or walls (yes, walls)
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Houzz Tour: Sea Ranch Gets a New LEED Platinum Neighbor
Green BuildingHouzz Tour: Sea Ranch Gets a New LEED Platinum Neighbor
By Mitchell Parker
Oceanfront living goes sustainable in a most stunning way, in a renowned California development
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How to Switch to a Tankless Water Heater
Great Home ProjectsHow to Switch to a Tankless Water Heater
By Mariana Pickering
New project for a new year: Swap your conventional heater for an energy-saving model — and don’t be fooled by misinformation
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Water Sense for Big Savings
Green BuildingWater Sense for Big Savings
By Bud Dietrich, AIA
Keep dollars in your pocket and preserve a precious resource with these easy DIY strategies
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Houzz Tour: Going Completely Off the Grid in Nova Scotia
Green BuildingHouzz Tour: Going Completely Off the Grid in Nova Scotia
By Mitchell Parker
Powered by sunshine and built with salvaged materials, this Canadian home is an experiment for green building practices
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Get Cleaner Indoor Air Without Opening a Window
Healthy HomeGet Cleaner Indoor Air Without Opening a Window
By Mariana Pickering
Mechanical ventilation can actually be better for your home than the natural kind. Find out the whys and hows here
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My Houzz: A Master’s Design Goes Green and Universal
Houzz ToursMy Houzz: A Master’s Design Goes Green and Universal
By Lauren Piasecki
Adapting $500 house plans in Pittsburgh leads to planned Platinum LEED certification and better accessibility for one of the owners
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Landscaping Tricks to Manage Stormwater Runoff
Landscape DesignLandscaping Tricks to Manage Stormwater Runoff
By Mariana Pickering
Help rainwater absorb slowly back into the earth with paving grids, gravel beds and other porous systems
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How to Start Finding a Greener House
Green BuildingHow to Start Finding a Greener House
By Mariana Pickering
On the hunt for a more ecofriendly house? Here are the questions to ask and research to do
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