Green Options

Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes in installing windows and doors.

A report issued on Monday, January 26, 2009, says that most of the damage we have done to the environment is irreversible. What does this mean to the green movement?

Want to improve your indoor air quality and improve the efficiency of your current furnace? It is simple to change your furnace filters, and even better to replace them with reusable filters (and it doesn’t cost a lot). See how.

Are you and your company ready to take Energy Star’s newest challenge, “Bring Your Green to Work?” Find out what it entails and how to get started.

Sometimes it feels like there is nothing we can do to make a difference. Sometimes we are so confused by all we see and hear that we remain motionless. Now is not the time. A green building writer and consultant tells you what she REALLY thinks!

The “economic bailout” passed by Congress in October included the extension of federal tax credits for energy efficiency. Here is a brief overview of the federal incentives.

Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has proposed a program where every building sold in the state will have an energy audit performed. What does this mean to new and existing buildings in the market?

LEDs are known for their long life and energy efficiency, but there are some problems with the holiday string versions that I was not previously aware of.

American Honda Motor Company introduced its new Micro-sized Combined Heat and Power (MCHP) Deluxe co-generation unit at Greenbuild a couple of weeks ago. The system has the ability to provide home heating or water heating, along with power generation.

Building Design and Construction recently published a white paper on climate change and green buildings. They offer several tips for designers to reduce the footprint of their buildings.