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My Home Can Help Reduce My Carbon Footprint?

Ten Green Building Predictions for 2010

Trend Report: Growing Demand for Smaller, More Efficient Homes

Woodborne Design, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program.

A TIME TO BUILD

Timber Frames are Green

WNC Green Building Council to offer LEED certification

Housing: Where Does It Go from Here?

The Green Puzzle: Putting It All Together

Green Building Trends to Watch in 2009

Eco-Logic - H.R. 1424: Sustainable systems provide highest return

Case study: Zero-energy home, ASU and Habitat for Humanity combine efficiency and affordability

Growing green: WNC Green Building Council supports sustainable design

Green building certification programs demystified: Energy Star, N.C. HealthyBuilt Homes and LEED for Homes

Learn the lingo: Frequently asked questions to help you find the real (green) deal

A Disservice to the House: The Housing Boom Made Us Forget What Our Homes Are Really Worth

Understanding Passive Solar Heating and Cooling: Learn what it takes to create a comfortable building environment with less reliance on fossil fuels

The Lure of a Log Home

Timber Framing 101


For anyone considering the use of timber in their next building project, the folks at Carolina Timberworks have put together an excellent introduction to the wonderful world of timber framing. We highly recommend checking out this introductory primer as a way to start getting yourself up to speed about the art and craft of building with timbers.

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