Second Nature

Sean Miller, education director of Earth Day Network, discusses the group’s goal of greening America’s schools in a generation. More

Anthony Cortese, ScD, president of Boston-based Second Nature, discusses the important role higher education plays in the green movement. More

Through the practice of "biomimicry," sustainable building product designers use nature's own solutions to solve technical challenges. More

I’ve officially banned the headline “It’s Easy Being Green” from our magazine and Web site. Not only is it overused, but it’s also just not always true. I’m not saying it’s hard to be green, and it’s certainly becoming easier every day. But for new green builders and remodelers, making a 180 in how you conduct your business and build your homes can be. More