More resources for this category are located on the Green Built Homes Certification Levels page — under Phase 2: Water Efficiency as well as our Water Efficiency Resources page:
I lost 5,000 pounds in eight weeks. Actually, I shaved more than that off my carbon footprint. I was surprised by how easy it was, because my husband and I […]
I Lost 5,000 Pounds in 8 Weeks: Digging into the Low Carbon Diet Program Read More
As a plumber, I come across a wide variety of products and plumbing systems. I am definitely curious and interested in the new technology created by my industry, but very
Water Heater Work Horses: Homage to a Couple of High-Efficiency Products Read More
What is a net-zero energy home? A net-zero energy home is simply a home that produces as much energy throughout the year as it consumes. A home can only truly
Net Zero: Insights from Western North Carolina Home Builders Read More
Water and energy use are connected. Saving energy reduces water pollution. Conserving water, reduces energy use. Coal-fired power plants consume extreme amounts of water to produce electricity. Mining and burning
Smart Practices in Water Conservation Read More
By now you might have heard of Permaculture. The ecological design system has reached the mainstream consciousness with articles in the NY times and many other publications. It is estimated
Permaculture: Green Building Meets its Revolutionary Cousin Read More
Heating water is expensive and comes with many hidden environmental and societal costs. For growers, gardeners and residents passionate about their landscape, compost water heating measurably decreases these costs and substantially increases
BK’s Compost Water Heater Read More
This flagrant plagiarization and adaptation of a signboard on a rural South Carolina church neatly sums up the need to understand the concept of Net Zero Water (NZW). Those of
Towards Net Zero Water Read More
Green building reduces negative influences on health, the environment and society. These are my top 3 priorities for Asheville green builders and green building in the Southeast US. They are general ideas
Green Building’s Top 3 Priorities Read More
Preventing water damage is the primary challenge for any structure seeking durability. Thermally efficient homes do not dry out as quickly as the energy wasting houses of older generations. Newer, engineered
Top 3 Ways Water Destroys Homes and Buildings. Read More
Water management in our urban landscape has typically focused on getting water away from structures and to a pipe or stream as quickly as possible. This leads our urban landscapes
