Indoor Air Quality
Can be More Polluted Than the Biggest Cities of the World Scientific evidence shows us that that the indoor air quality of our homes and other buildings can be more unhealthy than the polluted outdoor...
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Indoor Air Quality Testing
In the New Era of Green Conscientiousness, Indoor Pollutants will be on the Rise While I am certainly grateful to the eco-friendly save-the-planet green conscientious era we are in, there is a flip...
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Green. . .What’s It Mean?
Creating a green home is not a static process. Rather, it requires the application of several elements that, taken together, can result in a comfortable, durable, energy-efficient, healthy, and...
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Energy Efficient Features of ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the...
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Green Homes – Top 10 Benefits
Green building is so much more than saving energy or reducing a home’s environmental footprint. Homeowners of a certified Green Home can realize many more benefits as described below. Lower Operating...
View ArticleGreen Homes | The Basic 10 of Green Construction Part III
The fundamental elements of green construction result in energy conservation, water conservation, improved indoor air quality, and a more durable structure. Having covered orientation and design,...
View ArticleGreen Homes | The Basic 10 of Green Construction Part IV
The 6 aspects of good green construction that we’ve discussed in parts I through III of this series all have a direct affect on energy conservation, a large part of green building. These next two...
View ArticleGreen Homes | The Basic 10 of Green Construction Part V
This is the conclusion of a series of articles on the basic components of good green home construction. Having covered orientation, sealing the building envelope, insulation, efficient HVAC equipment,...
View ArticleTips For Home Investment – List of Green Features For Remarkable Homes
The massive impact of an ailing environment is already manifesting in many pressing issues and dilemmas the world is facing today. Global warming, climate change, air pollution, flood and the like are...
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What is the Definition of a Green Home?
The term green home is being used more and more often in the residential building industry, but what does it really mean. According to the Green Building Council of Australia a green house is “a high...
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