Compost—an idea that doesn't stink

photo by sporkist

What makes a green kitchen? Recycled glass countertops? FSC certified wood cabinets? These are great materials to put in your kitchen. But are there ways we could use our kitchens that would make a difference too?

Ventilation for fresh air all the time

photo by seeks2dream

If you want some fresh air just open a window. That’s easy. Of course, in the winter you’ll be letting heat out, heat that took precious fuel to make. There ought to be a better way.

Water—more precious than ever

photo by Tricia Banks

There is a lot of talk in the news about water becoming a precious commodity. Around the world drinkable water is getting more and more difficult to come by. Fortunately we don’t have that problem—so far.

Natural houses vs green building

photo by paulhami

Green building is all over the news these days. And it encompasses a whole host of goals and approaches. If you’ve read much about green building you might have come across the term “natural building”. It sounds similar but has a very different meaning.

EcoNests are full-fledged natural houses

photo by dawnzy

Natural houses
There is something very appealing about a “natural house” made of wood, clay, and straw. One of the most handsome examples of natural houses I have come across is called an EcoNest. I think a large part of their success comes from the close partnership of an architect and a builder [...]