The source of toxins in paints and finishes is a variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which, until recently, were essential to the performance of the paint. New environmental regulations, and ...

What is passive solar energy, and how can passive solar be incorporated into energy efficient home designs? A natural builder shares tips on building an energy-efficient home. To me, the art of ...

Hut-Topia: How to Create Sustainable Small Homes and Homesteads by Christopher James Marshall, 2015, is a holistic DIY guide designed to help you along the path to creating a sustainable homestead and ...

If you thought green home design was big in 2007, wait until you see 2008. And say hello to warmer colors, goodbye to too-cool-for-school minimalism. Here's what a sample of interior designers and ...

Home trends are driven by ever-developing technology, changing demographics, and increasing interest in healthy and sustainable living. “Green” has been one of the fastest growing trends for new homes ...

For those looking to combine green living with productivity, designing an eco-friendly home office has become a priority, says Persimmon Design founder Anu Kurup. Working from home has become the norm ...

If you thought green home design was big in 2007, wait until you see 2008. And say hello to warmer colors, goodbye to too-cool-for-school minimalism. Here's what a sample of interior designers and ...

Green Home Systems offers solar panel installation that generates solar energy and converts it into AC energy to power your home or business. It works with brands like Panasonic, Longi and QCells as ...

Sustainability is not a trend it’s a movement that’s changing the way we live, furnish, and design our homes. And it’s in the spotlight this year with the green home design trend leading the charge on ...

Matt Hickman is an associate editor at The Architect’s Newspaper. His writing has been featured in Curbed, Apartment Therapy, URBAN-X, and more. Celebrity power couple Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady's ...