Green building / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...building's footprint, which is why efficient home shapes are a cornerstone of high-performance building standards like Passive House or LEED. Now that you know more about high performance building tapes, find more info about air sealing and green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages b...

...building codes, especially on multi-story or uneven surfaces. The best installations utilize both methods for maximum integrity and durability. Now that you know more about EIFS over brick, find more info about exterior wall insulation and green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages be...

...building envelope. Now that you know more about clever kitchen design, find more info about sustainable homes and green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: Is cooking with natural gas safe? Learn the effects of gas on home air quality  Building a sustainable outdoor kitche...

...green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: Protect your indoor air quality - the best non-toxic home cleaning tips How to keep home air quality clean and safe during renovations How to convert attic space in older homes into usable living areas   How to insulate crawl s...

...buildings is the key to achieving year-round interior comfort. Now that you know more about home floor tiles, find more info about sustainable building materials and green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: DIY cork tile installation video DIY slate tile installation vide...

...green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: What is Shou Sugi Ban? A guide to burnt wood exterior home siding Proper siding installation - how to create an air space behind siding to allow walls to dry Hempcrete walls - durable, natural, non toxic and a renewable material ...

...green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: Find which plants grow well in the shade - Ecohome gardening guide What is a keyhole garden and how do you build one? Introduction to easy rainwater collection and storage  Food forests and edible landscaping - a guide to growi...

...building materials & green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: How to build a slab-on-grade Choosing the right insulation for your home Why Earthships don't work in cold climates Thermal batteries: how to passively store heat Living green walls - do they work for...

...green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: Choosing the best asphalt shingles Preventing ice dams on roofs Green roofs guide Reflective paint for cooler roofs saves energy Sign up now and reap the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership!

...green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: How to choose the best roof coverings - Ecohome buyers guide Green Roof Cleaning & Treatments: The Complete Guide DIY green roof installation video on the Ecohome Edelweiss Demo House Metal roofing or asphalt shingles - whi...

...green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: What to look for in a building lot when buying land to build a green home Top tips for staying on budget when building a home Slab-on-grade monolithic foundations: The detailed construction guide How much insulation does a base...