Buying a condo in a green building can offend take some time, and organization. Here are 4 steps to follow to make for an easy transition when buying your new home. Read more

If you own or manage commercial real estate or are looking to get into real estate investment then you are should be aware of the need for offering green real estate solutions. Tenants will be looking to the building management company to be implementing energy efficiency measures for common services. Read more

If you are committed to a green living at home, you do not need to abandon that green lifestyle when on vacation. And particularly when it comes to recycling, there is no reason to leave your recycling habits at home. It is easy to do your part even when you are traveling. Traveling with the family should be fun, a time to visit new places and make memories. You can have a green lifestyle when away form home, Here’s how. Read more

A green lifestyle does not have to be abandoned just because you leave home. If you are you planning a trip, whether it is a trip for business or pleasure, you can continue to maintain your green lifestyle with a little research and planning. Read more

Energy efficiency is an integral part of living a green lifestyle. We all have appliances that break down or stop working efficiently. The key question is the following: What should I do when that happens consistent with living green? Choose appliances, heating and cooling systems, electronics and office equipment, that have the Energy Star designation. Read more

Could working toward a green lifestyle actually put money in your pockets? It can if you get paid to recycle. Read more

Modern home concepts and ideas are always geared towards practicality and energy saving options especially in the contemporary and pressing need for green building facilities. There are innumerable ways on how to ensure that you save energy and avoid the skyrocket of your electricity bills. One viable way is to find and fix drafty spots in your home which triggers the escape of heat from your home. Read more

The official launch of the LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Rating System was on April 29, 2010. The US Green Building Council (USGBC) is the first national organization to regulate neighborhood design by focusing on smart growth and eco-friendly building principles. The LEED for Neighborhood Development Certification awards a stamp of approval for developmental design and location choices that meet the high standards of sustainable development and environmental responsibility in urban building practices. Read more

When you decide to start a new habit, it is common to be enthusiastic at the outset. This enthusiasm causes us to attempt to do too much, to be overly optimistic about what we can maintain. Trying for too much when starting a new green habit sets us up for failure when we cannot sustain the effort needed. Read more

The use of ICF construction and SIP walls is strongly debated in the sustainable construction industry. Both wall systems are very energy efficient and create super insulated walls that meet LEED accredited standards developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. It is evident that both of these wall systems provide sustainable construction, but when it comes time to build, which one should you use? As most building decisions eventually do, it all comes down to cost. When analyzing the cost of these wall systems, it is important to understand the price varies according to each design, availability, and installation. Read more