Sustainability

Welcome to Dandelion House

Imagine a compact house where everything is functional, energy- and water-efficient, and/or recycled.

MORE SUSTAINABILITY

The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes: Conservation, Connection & Inspiration

Fostering environmental stewardship among the region’s residents and especially its students has been at the heart of the Nature Center’s mission since its founding.

Winterizing Your Home (and Garden)

Shaker Life’s sustainable building expert conducts a roundtable discussion with home improvement professionals.

Making Historic Windows More Efficient

Shaker Life's green building expert talks old windows.

Ventilation Matters

Improve your home's energy efficiency with air sealing and proper ventilation. Our green building expert explains.

The Envelope of Sustainability

The City’s openness to sustainable housing technology readied the way for Aparna and Richard Bole’s Mission-style home and all its green trimmings.