The value of sustainable, equitable and affordable building is relevant now more than ever. The importance of green building has never been more obvious than in this year where most […]
Sustainable + Affordable + Equitable: Making Healthy Housing Accessible to Everyone Read More
As codes have changed and technologies have advanced in the 16 years since the program’s inception in 2004, Green Built Homes has continually evolved to encourage positive changes in the
Leaner and Greener: Green Built Homes Rolls Out Updated Checklist, New Certifications Read More
Regenerative Design: Green Built Homes Certification Evolves with Updated Checklist Cari Barcas Green Built Homes is updating its statewide certification program this year to incentivize builders to incorporate elements of
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When building or buying a home, what is the value of third-party green-building certification programs? Should you bother? It’s a good question, with a variety of answers. Why to do
Why Certify? The Many Motivations for Building and Certifying Green Read More
Air Sealing Checklist Air sealing is a crucial part of building a healthy, energy-efficient home. Below is a checklist of items to use to ensure proper air sealing when building
Sealing the Envelope: Small Measure can Equal Great Gains in Efficiency Read More
Building or Buying Green: An introduction to green building certification in Western North Carolina Maggie Leslie Green buildings use less energy, water, and materials than code-built homes. According to the
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Indoor Air Quality Checklist Maggie Leslie Ensuring healthy indoor air quality in a home starts with the very foundation. Many simple building techniques, from radon-resistant construction to drainage planes, can
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Choosing Green Materials Maggie Leslie There are so many products and companies out there that claim to be green it makes it very difficult to tell which products really are
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Insulation 101 Maggie Leslie There are many types of insulation. The most common type of insulation is batt or blanket type insulation (typically fiberglass) which is the least expensive, but
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A Checklist for Ducted Heating and Cooling Equipment Maggie Leslie Your home can be heated or cooled using electricity, gas, geothermal energy, solar energy or a combination of each. Radiant
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