Leaky Lights on the Lam, Recessed Lighting and Energy Efficiency
Usually when you think about lighting and energy efficiency you think about florescent or LED bulbs, or natural lighting. But you may be missing a
Usually when you think about lighting and energy efficiency you think about florescent or LED bulbs, or natural lighting. But you may be missing a
So you want to improve the performance of your home? And why wouldn’t you? From global warming to the Gulf oil spill, from dependence on
As important and exciting as new green construction is, green remodeling is critical to transforming our built environment into a more livable and sustainable one.
What really makes a green building green? What role does durability play? (An apropos question given the recent declaration that Salem’s LEED-certified Courthouse Square is
In the course of our home building and remodeling work we often hear folks state one version or another of the following building “truism”: “Walls
When we think about green building, we understandably focus on the impact a structure has on the natural environment. But equally important is the indoor
As the construction industry begins to dust itself off after a doozy of a recession, a recent study shows that green building has been a
“Green-building” the average home to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code costs just over $800, which is more than recouped in energy savings after just
The Energy Performance Score for homes should be included in MLS real estate listings. As we work as a society to grapple with the environmental
We have some big news to share, and we hope you’ll spread the word with your Portland-area friends, family and colleagues so they can take
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