16 Green Building Innovations of 2010

Technology and design are inextricably intertwined in the world of green building.  During the last year, we’ve seen some fascinating technologies and clever designs that have the potential to reduce the environmental impact of the built environment in a new way.  I hope you enjoy this review of innovation culled from our archives of the last year. READ MORE

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What Is Green Building? HGTV.com

By Joe Bousquin



The National Association of Home Builders says more builders are hopping on the green building bandwagon every month. A recent NAHB survey found that by the end of next year, half of it's members will employ some form of green construction in their homes. "We're starting to see 2007 as a tipping point", says Emily English, green building program manager at NAHB. 

Despite more awareness about green building, there is still a lot of confusion about exactly what green building is. For most experts, there are five main characteristics that define it:

Having an environmentally friendly site selection or "footprint" 
Using energy efficient designs and materials while building a "tighter" home. 
Reducing a home's water consumption 
Promoting a healthy indoor air environment. 
Emphasizing material conservation and waste reduction 

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