For years, builders and developers have treated “sustainable” homes as someone else’s problem. Solar panels, batteries, double-glazed windows, correct insulation, good ventilation and better materials ...

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The federal government is expanding a greener homes retrofit program to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and British ...

This sustainable, custom luxury home benefitted from federal incentives now set to expire. Were you planning on adding solar panels to your home, replacing an old gas water heater with a new heat pump ...

Sidney Stevens is a writer and editor for magazines, websites, and books, with a focus on health and environmental issues. Excel Homes is a modular home manufacturer operating in several mid-Atlantic, ...

Considering adding earth-friendly elements to your already existing home, or building one completely off the grid? Let the following sustainable homes be your inspiration! Whether the house is made of ...

Get Green Home Certified! This self-guided activity provides Northwestern students, staff, and faculty with meaningful steps and ideas to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle at home. The certification ...