The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally recognized benchmark for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. There are LEED standards for new construction and existing building maintenance, commercial interiors and schools, retail spaces and healthcare facilities and - you guessed it - for your home.

For those seeking a home that maximizes efficiency and strive to be as sustainable as possible, LivingHomes is one of the best options available. An exciting and unique company, they build modular, prefabricated homes and take care to ensure that every step in the manufacturing process and every facet of the design maximizes efficiency and energy savings.

LivingHomes is at the forefront of the green building movement, seamlessly blending modern technological production with sustainable building. The home they built for the technology magazine Wired is the perfect showcase for their prefabricated, eco-friendly luxury homes.

Tracy Stone Architect is committed to green design and sustainable environments.

Steve Glenn is the founder and CEO of Living Homes, LLC, an environmentally-friendly development company.

Laura is currently the Business Development Manager at Siemens Building Technologies Energy & Environmental Solutions, where she develops alternative energy projects, including solar, and landfill gas-to-energy.

You've probably been complaining lately about the freezing rain, piles of snow, and cold, whipping wind. It's been hard to keep your home or business warm this winter, and the heating bills have been shockingly high with the record oil and natural gas prices.

According to studies done by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, standard showers average about 7-10 gallons per minute (gpm). And if you have an old toilet it can use approximately 5-7 gallons per flush!. Another 12 gallons to brush your teeth and 2 to wash your hands...

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Today there are plenty of resources to help you transition to a greener way of living. This is why the U.S. Green Building Council established the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program. While green building is still a growing field, these pioneers are going to set the pace for the future of responsible home construction and design.