Green Building Practices

Learn how to build sustainably, with topics ranging from deep dive comparisons of natural building techniques to insighftful reports on green infrastructure to improving a building’s indoor environmental quality.

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Where to Find Tiny House Trailer Plans

Building your own tiny house is a journey into the world of compact living, creative design, and a sustainable lifestyle. Whether you’re seeking a minimalist dwelling, a mobile retreat, or a cost-effective housing solution, the process of building a tiny

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An Intro to Modular Homes in Canada

Modular homes are often pitched as a low-cost, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional, site-built homes. With many people priced out of the conventional housing market and looking to keep monthly energy costs down, these homes are starting to look more

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How to Improve Air Quality at Home

Air pollution is a growing concern, and while we often think of it as an outdoor problem, the air inside our homes can be even more polluted than the air outside. Poor air quality can hurt our health, causing respiratory

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Top Trends in Water-Efficient Plumbing

In the past 40 years global water usage has quadrupled. With about three billion people worldwide lacking access to safe drinking water, the message is clear that our water usage has become unsustainable. Luckily, new technologies have evolved to reduce

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8 Surprising Benefits of Straw Bale Construction

If you’re looking for a greener, more sustainable way to build your home, straw bale construction may be the answer for you. There are many benefits to using this type of construction, including reducing energy consumption, improving insulation values and

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10 Eco-Friendly Home Renovation Ideas

Eco-friendly renovations offer a lot of benefits aside from the typical reasons for doing a renovation. They reduce your utility bills, saving you money in the long run, they benefit our environment by reducing your home’s carbon emissions and resource