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6 Steps to “Greening” Your Roof

May 02, 2012

Green Home Guide Staff

Roofing

Re-roofing presents possibly the best opportunity since the house was built to make energy and efficiency improvements. While the roof is off, you can work from the top down, and make a variety of... Read more

Three ways to make your roof more energy-efficient

January 04, 2011

Amy Westervelt

Roofing

Not everyone can have a living roof, but most people can have a “green” roof fairly easily. And the great news is that improving the energy efficiency of your roof doesn’t have to be costly. Small... Read more

6 Ways to Get the Green Benefits without the Green Roof

January 04, 2011

Amy Westervelt

Roofing

For the 90-some percent of us for whom a living roof doesn’t make sense, the benefits of such a roof are still attainable. Our experts have weighed in on the various ways to achieve a green roof's... Read more

Selecting an Architect to Design Your Green Home

September 09, 2009

Jeremy Bonin

New Home

Picking the right person to design your green home is an important first step. A successful green project begins with the relationship between the homeowner and the architect. Understanding what an... Read more