Skylights are nice to have. They allow natural light in and studies indicate they improve mood and productivity. More importantly, skylights can lower your electric bill.

The key is the natural light. By placing a skylight above your hobby room or home office, you negate the need to have a light turned on during the day. Windows seldom provide the right kind of light in the right direction. Another good place to put a skylight is a kitchen. A skylight that can be opened is perfect read more »

At one time the only way to get LEED certified was to attend a class on LEED certification, submit a time consuming project, register it with LEED and attend another class to take the final test. This whole process and depending on the size of your project could take from several months for a few years. But now you can go “green’ faster with the help of the internet. You can get your LEED certification quickly read more »

LEED Certification: Separating Myth from Fact

LEED stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design”. It is an internationally recognized certification system for green buildings. That is, buildings which conform to environmentally sound standards. Though it is not required for engineers to be LEED certified, it is certainly a helpful thing to have on a resume when bidding on jobs. The LEED certification can yield benefits such as lower operating costs, tax rebates and zoning allowances. It demonstrates a verifiable commitment read more »

What exactly is a green building? A green building is one that efficiently uses energy, water and other resources. Green building also protects occupants health and improves employee productivity, while reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation. With today’s economy and soaring energy prices its important that buildings use as less fuel as possible so why not go green? Green does everything including saving our environment, increasing employment and helping the animals on the planet. Have you ever considered making your home read more »