More resources for this category are located on the Green Built Homes Certification Levels page — under Phase 6: Health & Indoor Air Quality as well as our Health & Indoor Air Quality Resources page:
My obsession-turned-profession with learning as much as I can about home building has involved a lot of reading, but maybe not the kind of reading you might think. Of course, […]
How Homes Have Evolved: It’s All About Moisture Read More
Here in Western North Carolina, we have a perfect storm of interrelated environmental factors which often lead to excess moisture and mold growth in houses of all ages and design.
One Green Feature You Don’t Want: Mold in the Home Environment Read More
Homebuyers today are increasingly concerned about the indoor air quality of their homes. Issues like mold, radon, carbon monoxide and toxic chemicals have received greater attention than ever as poor
A Breath of Fresh Air: The Importance of Indoor Air Quality Read More
If you haven’t recently moved into a brand-new, green-certified home (or aren’t anxiously waiting for the build to be complete), chances are you’re one of the four in 10 Americans
Health Considerations in a Green Remodel: Knowing Your Home’s History is Key Read More
Ah, fireplaces. Few design decisions are more technical or more emotional than that of how to operate a fire safely and effectively inside a building. Fire is a deeply rooted
Fireplaces and Indoor Air Quality: Do Fireplaces Right and Don’t Ignore Physics Read More
The Green Built Homes program is now over 20 years old. Under our program’s original name: Healthy-Built Homes, we certified our first home in NC in 2002 and now, in
What’s In a Green Built Home? A Guide for Homeowners Read More
In recent decades, our increased focus on sustainability has led to the creation of advanced house and commercial designs that are indeed very energy efficient, thanks in part to organizations
Healthy From the Ground Up: Home Healthiness Starts in the Design-Build Process Read More
You may have heard the concept that “buildings need to breathe” without really understanding what it means. Does this saying hold true to what we expect of modern buildings and
I’ve had a lot of friends reach out recently asking about room air filters and whether they should buy one as a strategy for the COVID pandemic. In this blog,
Buying a room air filter Read More
All houses can be sick or healthy. A sick house ultimately brings an overwhelming load of both expenses and costs upon those who own and/or occupy it. These literal and
Healthy Houses on a Budget: Identifying Ways to Improve Home Health for Less Than $1,000 Read More
