As an established and proven source of renewable energy, geothermal building technologies, in particular heat-pump systems, are promoted by green building advocates the world over. The U.S.

Sometimes the most eco-friendly options are the most simple. One Canadian family has used low-tech building techniques to construct their dream home in Ontario. While many of us think of cars being a ...

There are a lot of gray areas when it comes to going green. Installing solar panels and harnessing wind power may be ideal but not always realistic. Many green-living wannabes run into a daunting ...

With real estate accounting for 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, an increasing number of eyes are on the industry to reduce its carbon footprint, not only in terms of operational carbon ...

Being known as environmentally friendly isn’t just for tree-huggers anymore. A mainstream push for green building has many local architects scrambling to become a part of the scene. “This is the next ...

LENOX — The Board of Selectmen has approved the Lenox Green Building Challenge, an innovative, voluntary program aimed at encouraging builders to incorporate energy conservation measures and other ...

The firm integrates energy efficient solutions and green building techniques in Los Angeles —such as high performance insulation, low VOC materials, and water conserving fixtures—into every project to ...

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient ...

Changes to the green legislation eased the burden on builders, but retained the intent of the environmentally friendly laws, officials say. “A lot of our members are already doing [green building ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Eco-friendly practices apply to the full range of contemporary social policy, and naturally that includes housing policy. Buildings, after all., account for some 45% of all carbon emissions, so ...

Summary: There are many ways to be green, but three energy-related technologies stand out for their potential to positively impact the planet. As prices for oil, natural gas, and electricity spiral ...