en-ushttp://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_rss/ Green and Healthy House Articles on HealthyHouseInstitute.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/JZSOoJgBvrI/a_1037-Indoor_Air_Quality How to make your home a healthier place. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1037-Indoor_Air_Quality http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/4LV6Zx8cmGA/a_1036-Is_Your_Ventilation_Equipment_Certified Who can you trust to help ensure your home ventilation equipment works as it should? Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1036-Is_Your_Ventilation_Equipment_Certified http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/sjTox8Ck7TI/a_1034-Why_Solar_Power_is_Right_for_You Solar Photovoltaic or PV systems are highly reliable and need little maintenance. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1034-Why_Solar_Power_is_Right_for_You http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/spKmlaiLrRU/a_1033-How_Insulation_Works An insulation\'s resistance to heat flow is measured or rated in terms of its thermal resistance or R-value. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1033-How_Insulation_Works http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/R5nl5gM0Jgk/a_1032-Green_Seal_Releases_Environmental_Standard_for_Consumer_Soaps GS-44 is the first standard to comprehensively address the health, environmental, and labeling concerns for soaps, cleansers, shampoo, and conditioners for adults, children and infants. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1032-Green_Seal_Releases_Environmental_Standard_for_Consumer_Soaps http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/ZI4DSk3rRds/a_1031-The_Costs_of_Green_Homebuilding The net cost of owning a green home can be comparable to that of owning a conventional home – sometimes even less. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1031-The_Costs_of_Green_Homebuilding http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/LOgqheegugQ/a_1030-Do_You_Know_About_Ventilation_Standards ASHRAE 62.2-2007 Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings is the U.S. national minimum ventilation standard. Here is the skinny on this and other standards. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1030-Do_You_Know_About_Ventilation_Standards http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/3lJznNvQT_Q/a_1029-Universal_Design_Actions_You_Can_Take_Today These are improvements you can make right now. Some may add years of usability and safety to your home. Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1029-Universal_Design_Actions_You_Can_Take_Today http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/EzOA51ZqPF0/a_1027-Study_of_Granite_Countertops_Finds_No_Radon_Hazard Study samples measured less than background levels for radon, radiation. Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1027-Study_of_Granite_Countertops_Finds_No_Radon_Hazard http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/XTBpt9WJ0xA/a_1028-Creating_an_Age_less_and_Barrier_free_Bathroom Incorporating Universal Design (UD)features into a bathroom remodel will not only add value to your home, but will help ensure your bathroom is ready for all ages and circumstances. Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1028-Creating_an_Age_less_and_Barrier_free_Bathroom http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/lGVOy-9FKHU/a_1026-Universal_Design_A_Livable_Home The vision that drives universal design is functionality and caring. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1026-Universal_Design_A_Livable_Home http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/2FWV7gy1Zfc/a_1025-Why_Go_Solar Big benefits for you and the planet. Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1025-Why_Go_Solar http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/7Q26okOLiro/a_1024-Lighting_Improvements_by_Design Designing lighting that works for everyone - young or old. Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1024-Lighting_Improvements_by_Design http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/zBYDMg7b3Dk/a_1022-Universal_Design_Color_and_Contrast_for_Navigation_Safety What if residential color schemes offered more than personal expression? Could they make a home safer to live in? Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1022-Universal_Design_Color_and_Contrast_for_Navigation_Safety http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/GXGOPtc9aaU/a_1023-What_is_a_Photovoltaic_PV_or_Solar_Cell The basic building block of solar power explained. Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1023-What_is_a_Photovoltaic_PV_or_Solar_Cell