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
So you received your economic impact payment from the federal government and you’re not sure how to spend it. Maybe you’re fortunate enough that you don’t need to use it
Bang For Your Buck: 7 Ways To Use Your Stimulus Check For Energy-Efficiency Improvements 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
Regenerative Design: Green Built Homes Certification Evolves with Updated Checklist Read More
Part of my job is that I get to see a lot of new, popular, and cutting edge things that people do in new homes. Last week I wrote about
Do this, not that… technical edition 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
I’m often asked to give talks about what people can do to help the environment. And afterward, I often get feedback about why people can’t do things: they don’t have
No excuses things you can do for the environment Read More
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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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the elderly population will more than double between now and the year 2050, to 80 million. That means roughly one out of five adults
Aging in Place: The Boomers green building priority Read More
Building a green home is serious business. It’s complicated, it’s expensive, and the implications for getting it wrong are tremendous. It may be a good idea to get some help
Why you shouldn’t hire an experienced residential architect or designer Read More
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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