Green Building

This home uses five systems to reduce its environmental impact, lower its operating cost, and improve its connection to the land by James Tuer

Get an in-depth look at a near-zero energy house featuring recycled materials and solar-heating and rainwater-harvesting systems

Video tours and takeaways from Portland's Build It Green! 2008 event

Solar panels aside, you can’t see the upgrades that make this downtown remodel so energy efficient by Richard Renner

By installing a modern wood-heat appliance, you can save money this winter and reduce your environmental impact by Matthew Teague

HERS Index allows more latitude for recognizing reductions in energy consumption by Tristan Korthals Altes

Micro-cogenerators, or combined heat and power (CHP) systems, are both environmentally friendly and a money saver by Lynn Underwood

Common-sense solutions for creating homes that are self-reliant, resilient, and versatile by David Johnston, Scott Gibson

Compact and beautiful, mkLotus is a zero-energy house with major appeal  by Tim Schmidt

This add-on to your water heater uses hot air to heat the water in your tank by Chris Ermides

by Daniel S. Morrison

Innovative site work and a thoughtful floor plan preserve views and a stand of mature pine trees by Eric Odor

An architect designs a small in-town house that uses sustainable materials, solar energy, and water conservation to improve quality of life (and afford it) by Christopher Stafford

Winner of a national green-building award, this low-maintenance house should produce as much energy as it uses by Nathan Good