High fiber diets are good for buildings, too Natural materials are the only ones that sequester carbon rather than produce it. By Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture January 18, 2019
Use real stuff Because it's better for you and the environment. By Katherine Martinko in Green Home January 8, 2019
You can't separate health and wellness from climate change It is not an either/or; studies show that they are intimately connected. By Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture January 4, 2019
Where Tomorrow Lives: Another look at health and wellness in building KB Homes with Builder Magazine call this a big business opportunity, and it is one that the green building industry ignores at their peril. By Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture January 3, 2019
2018: The year in healthy homes Or why you shouldn't barbecue indoors. By Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture December 24, 2018
Another reason not to use drywall: It comes pre-loaded with fungus Just add a little moisture and it is ready to grow. By Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture December 24, 2018
What's the healthiest insulation? A new report from the NRDC has some surprises. By Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture December 20, 2018
7 houseplants to beat the winter blues Because of their many benefits for mind and body, houseplants are a great way to get through the short days of winter. By Melissa Breyer in Green Home December 7, 2018
Tiny particulates may be the biggest killer in your home They come from outside, they come from inside, and they shouldn't be ignored. By Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture October 25, 2018
New study confirms that modernists were right about sunlight – it is the best disinfectant This is how we got modern architecture and minimalism. By Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture October 25, 2018
Sleep sustainably with fair trade, organic cotton sheets Homestead is a California-based company that sells high-end ethical bedding at reasonable prices. By Katherine Martinko in Green Home October 18, 2018
Why you should never eat in bed Sleeping and snacking are not meant to share the same space for some very good reasons. By Katherine Martinko in Green Home August 13, 2018
Piles of peer reviewed research show how bad cooking with gas is for your health Environmental Engineer Shelly L. Miller tweets out a storm that shows how bad gas stoves are for air quality. By Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture August 10, 2018
10 enchanting facts about air plants Plants from the Tillandsia genus are fascinating little creatures that don't need soil and don't make a lot of demands. By Melissa Breyer in Green Home August 7, 2018
6 ways to slow down your life When the speed of daily living becomes too much to handle, it's time for a major reset. By Katherine Martinko in Culture August 1, 2018
Ellumi blue light special LEDs kill bacteria in kitchen and bathroom But is it too much of a good thing? By Lloyd Alter in Sustainable Product Design July 27, 2018
Time to throw out your smoke detector and get a new one Pull out the ionization detectors and go photoelectric. By Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture July 13, 2018
Where do you stand in the great 'top sheet' debate? To use a top sheet or not: Who knew this was a point of such contention? By Melissa Breyer in Cleaning & Organizing July 5, 2018