Diary of an Addition - Our New Office Green from the Ground Up
Once a week we'll be posting a diary entry from David's book that records his efforts to build his new office green from the ground up.
Diary of An Office Addition - Green from the Ground Up
My office with a view and a focus on energy efficiency
Diary of a Green Remodel - Energy Efficiency Focus
My 1973 Vintage Home - A "fixer upper" with a view Part I | Part II
Toward a Zero Energy Home
Download Chapter 1 - The Building Envelope for free. Read it and pass it on.
A Zero Energy Home (ZEH) -- a home that produces as much energy as it consumes -- is an idea whose time has come! Authors David Johnston and Scott Gibson (Green from the Ground Up) explore the design and construction of self-sufficient houses from start to finish.
Read more about Zero Energy Home or purchase the book.
Testing the Energy Efficiency of Your Home
Read about energy efficiency tests like: insulation checks, blower door tests, infrared camera scans, duct work blasts and appliance assessments.
Green Building - Energy Use, Energy Uncertainty and Renewable Energy
In today’s world of climate change and high energy prices, it is critical that buildings use as few fossil fuels (including coal generated electricity) as possible to “futureproof” the home against unpredictable and rapidly rising prices.
Remodeling a Kitchen
Where to start? Start with our four-step plan:
Do you have other remodeling projects you want to tackle? We outline steps and identify best practices for:
What is Green Building Science
Green building practices, as well the selection of the appropriate building materials, revolve around a few basic principles of science. Science is what sustainable building relies on, principles that once understood can guide you every step of the way. Read more about the science behind green building.
David Johnston's Thoughts On Green
From David Johnston
Energy Efficient homes are important but indoor air quality is as important
How to Build Your Green Building Business
To green your business, here are some tips to get you started.
- Do Your Market Research
- Specialize
- Get Certified
- Market Yourself
- Keep Learning
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