Better Buildings

Buildings that are healthy, comfortable, and that minimize how much energy they use

Buildings with much better insulation and air-tightness use a fraction of the energy of typical modern buildings

Proper ventilation for fresh air, and the use of natural materials inside the buildings provide a healthier environment for the people who use them.
Replacing gas appliances (furnaces, hot water tanks, and stoves) that rely on natural gas with electric versions greatly improves indoor air quality
Orienting and designing buildings to maximize shade in the summer and warming sunlight in the winter
Sufficient windows to provide adequate light indoors during the day to reduce energy demand for lighting.
Windows that are either subdivided small enough or otherwise marked so that birds do not mistake them for openings they can fly through
Dark-sky friendly lighting to cut down on light pollution and minimize interference with nocturnal animals