Mark Larson, AIA, looks forward to the day when a client gives the green light on graywater harvesting, a system that allows homeowners to capture and reuse wastewater.
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A roundup of green building news, including the growth of green banks and Virginia’s Living Green House.
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A roundup of green building news, including a growing demand for green products and the debate over weatherization funds.
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Third-party certifications are the most reliable way to verify green claims when doing your product research.
The payback on residential windpower is shorter than ever, but a variety of issues -- permitting, net-metering, awareness, basic land and wind needs -- limit the turbines' mainstream appeal.
Solar panels, tankless water heaters, and other eco-friendly picks topped Building Products magazine’s annual list of reader-requested products.
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EcoRock drywall’s content, emissions claims verified in independent lab testing.
New products for eco-friendly homes, including zero-VOC paint, solar roof tiles, and permeable composite pavers.
A guide to eco-friendly options among wood, composite, and plastic decking.
A guide to deciphering product specs, avoiding greenwashing, and navigating certification programs.