Green Design - Page 24 of 30

Green-building advice that's easy to swallow
A new interactive tool that emphasizes quality practices for builders, architects, designers, and homeowners
Vapor-smart insulation
CertainTeed's DryRight insulation features R-values ranging from R-13 to R-19 and keeps wall cavities dry and mold-free
Build It Green! 2008: A Heat Recovery/Exchange and Solar Hot-Water System
A forward-thinking homeowner invests in a highly efficient HVAC system that includes photovoltaics and a noncombustion furnace
Build It Green! 2008: A Rainwater-Harvesting and Filtration System
Requirements: 1 metal roof, 2500 gallons of rain, and the desire to save the planet
Tour the Kelley Green Home
Get an in-depth look at a near-zero energy house featuring recycled materials and solar-heating and rainwater-harvesting systems
Build It Green! 2008
A video introduction to Portland's Green Homes Tour + Info Fair
The Recycled House
A resourceful homeowner and his contractor explain how they created a sustainable home on budget in under five months
Build It Green! 2008: A Multifunctional Entry
Designed with reused materials, this entry for an active family makes use of every inch of space with hooks, cubbies, and lockers
Build It Green! 2008: The Kelley Home’s Main Floor
For starters, the simple modular plan optimizes daylight and cross ventilation
What’s Going On Up There?: Tour the Kelley Home’s Second Floor
Part of Portland's Build It Green! 2008 Homes Tour + Info Fair, this master bedroom, bath, and loft are designed to conserve energy and water

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