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For sale: One of the world’s greenest homes

For sale: One of the world’s greenest homes

It’s been featured on CTV television as one of Canada’s most environmentally sustainable homes and toured by school groups as a model of green building technology. Now this “one-of-a-kind” earth sheltered home in southwestern Ontario, which allows occupants the option...
Selling the eco-friendly home

Selling the eco-friendly home

The idea behind a green or eco-friendly home is simple – it is one that uses fewer resources in its heating, cooling, power consumption, water and garbage systems than other homes in its area or year of construction. Selling an eco-friendly or “green” house should be...
Is it really green: How to tell hype from the real thing

Is it really green: How to tell hype from the real thing

“Green” is the philosophy that everything we do should have minimal negative impact on the environment. We strive to have no negative impact at all. But the term is so over-used that its meaning has become diluted. There are many products on the market that claim to...
Buying a home with radiant heat

Buying a home with radiant heat

When you think of home energy efficiency there are three key influencers that affect performance and comfort: the building envelope, lighting and appliances and heating and cooling. Most homeowners aren’t interested in how their home is heated; they care first and...