The Green House

"Go Green" or "Green House" are terms that are popping up more and more lately, but many of us don't know what it means. Going "green" means utilizing sustainable materials and resources. As our natural resources dwindle, use of sustainable materials becomes more and more important.

The 5 Principles of Sustainable Design include:

1. Optimizing use of the sun

2. Improving indoor air quality

3. Using the land responsibly

4. Creating high-performance and moisture-resistant houses

5. Wisely using the Earth’s natural resources

Incorporating these principles when building, remodeling or renovating promotes more healthy, efficient, and sustainable living for all of us.

Green design in home building is explored comprehensively for the first time by the National Building Museum in "The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design." The milestone exhibition will remain on view for an entire year and includes a wide array of tours, talks, workshops and special family programming; and a website focusing on the marketplace, methods, principles, and history of sustainable design. After its showing at the National Building Museum, "The Green House" will travel nationwide. Potential venues include museums in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. NAR is among the supporting organizations of the exhibit. (Source: Nation Building Museum) More information . . .

My husband and I experienced this exhibit last month. It is inspirational, informative and thought provoking. Don't miss it if it comes to a city near you!
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