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Articles, Hints & Tips

A Key Component to Green Building - Ventilation
All green building programs require mechanical ventilation individually designed for each house.
Building Biology and the Healthy House
The harmonious interaction with nature is the guiding principle of the Building Biology approach to healthy home building.
ENERGY STAR Indoor Air Package
EPA's Energy Star program now addresses indoor air quality (IAQ). Here is a summary of requirements you can use to improve your home's IAQ.
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Launches Development of a Health-Based Product Emissions Standard for Indoor Environments
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announced in November 2008 the initiation of a comprehensive product emissions standard for indoor products.
Learning About Healthy Homes From NASA
The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)has done extensive research into the outgassing of materials used in spacecraft; many of the products we routinely build houses of simply cannot be used in a spacecraft because of excessive outgassing.

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Reviews

Rinnai® R94LSi Interior Tankless Heater
The Rinnai® R94LSi Interior Tankless Heater heats water on demand without storing it - or keeping it hot - in a tank, providing 'endless' hot water cost-effectively.
Black & Decker 18-Volt Cordless Chainsaw
Skip the gasoline with this yard tool.

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Tools

Santa Fe Classic Dehumidifier
Ultra-efficient residential dehumidifier that helps prevent or eliminate basement mold and mildew problems.
LED Light Bulb Economy Pack
An introductory pack of five different LED light bulbs that will save you energy and money.
RenewAire V-Series Ventilation Fans
Efficient and quiet ventilation fans designed to move air with the lowest power consumption and sound levels.
Imperial HRV Model P
Silent and economical Heat Recovery Ventilator(HRV) designed to improve indoor air quality by bringing in fresh, outside air while limiting the change in indoor temperature and saving energy.
Icynene Insulation System
Spray foam insulation that is healthier, quieter, and more energy efficient.

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Books & DVDs

Building Green TV - Season One
Thirteen informative episodes that cover green building techniques, alternatives, cost-effectiveness, and health benefits.
Homes that Heal (and those that don't)
How your home may be harming your family's health.
Extreme Weather Hits Home
A book on how to protect your home from climate change.
Green Building A to Z
A book all about green building and technology for newly interested ones.
EcoNest: Creating Sustainable Sanctuaries of Clay, Straw and Timber
Experience a healthy and sustainable kind of building, avoid the pitfalls of modern homes and acute chemical sensitivity, and live simply, in harmony with nature.

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Video Clips

Hurricane Resistant Green Home Featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Deltec constructs hurricane resistant green home for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

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ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR helps consumers be more energy efficient, save money, improve the environment, and fight climate change.