--- title: Eastern Architectural Blog | green home description: green home | The EAS blog is a trusted resource that provides consumers and professionals with useful information about windows and doors, industry trends, and product knowledge.. --- [![eas_updated_logo.png](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eas_updated_logo.png.webp?width=1073&height=227&name=eas_updated_logo.png.webp)](https://www.easternarchitectural.com) - [Sitemap](https://easternarchitectural.hs-sites.com/sitemap) - [Privacy Policy](https://easternarchitectural.hs-sites.com/privacy-policy) Search for: Submit [![](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eas_updated_logo.png?width=213&name=eas_updated_logo.png)](https://www.easternarchitectural.com) [Call Us](tel:800-432-2204) [View All Blogs](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog) ### Subscribe to our blog for the latest news from EAS! ## [The Best Green Home Solutions for Builders](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/the-best-green-home-solutions-for-builders) Jun 11, 2019 10:03:00 AM / by [Eastern Architectural Systems](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/author/eastern-architectural-systems) posted in [green home](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/green-home), [leed home](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/leed-home), [green solutions](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/green-solutions), [green building materials](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/green-building-materials) [![](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/hubfs/action-builder-construction-544966.jpg) ](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/the-best-green-home-solutions-for-builders) As technology advances, so do the materials contractors are using to build. [We’re shifting to a greener,](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/avoid-these-5-things-for-your-green-home-design) more sustainable environment, which is evident in nearly every aspect of our culture including home building materials.   From consumers to manufacturers, we all want to do what’s right and environmentally safe for the planet. [Read More ](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/the-best-green-home-solutions-for-builders) ## [The Most Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Building Materials!](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/the-most-eco-friendly-sustainable-building-materials-you-should-be-using) Apr 18, 2019 9:59:00 AM / by [Eastern Architectural Systems](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/author/eastern-architectural-systems) posted in [green home](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/green-home), [sustainable building materials](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/sustainable-building-materials), [eco friendly](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/eco-friendly), [building materials](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/building-materials) [![](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/hubfs/architectural-design-ceiling-construction-1188834.jpg) ](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/the-most-eco-friendly-sustainable-building-materials-you-should-be-using) The construction industry hasn’t had the best  reputation for sustainability due to its severe [impacts on the environment.](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/avoid-these-5-things-for-your-green-home-design) [Read More ](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/the-most-eco-friendly-sustainable-building-materials-you-should-be-using) ## [Brighten up Your Space with Natural Light—Here's How!](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/brighten-up-your-space-with-natural-light-heres-how) Apr 11, 2019 10:03:00 AM / by [Eastern Architectural Systems](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/author/eastern-architectural-systems) posted in [picture windows](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/picture-windows), [green home](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/green-home), [natural illumination](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/natural-illumination), [tips](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/tips), [natural light](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/natural-light) [![](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/hubfs/cabinet-chairs-daylight-1663262.jpg) ](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/brighten-up-your-space-with-natural-light-heres-how) Artificial lighting can’t compare to the full hue spectrum that natural light brings to a room. [Read More ](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/brighten-up-your-space-with-natural-light-heres-how) ## [Avoid These 5 Things  for Your Green Home Design](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/avoid-these-5-things-for-your-green-home-design) Mar 7, 2019 1:42:00 PM / by [Eastern Architectural Systems](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/author/eastern-architectural-systems) posted in [Future of Home Design](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/future-of-home-design), [Home Design](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/home-design), [green home](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/green-home) [![](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-03-07%20at%2011.35.24%20AM.png) ](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/avoid-these-5-things-for-your-green-home-design) *#GoGreen* Isn’t merely a trendy hashtag and buzzword, it’s a lifestyle! Simple ways to foster a greener planet in your day-to-day life may be recycling materials or using a Nest thermostat to regulate your energy spend. But, what does it look like to design a green home? Does it mean you have to pitch and live in a cardboard tent? Of course not! There are ways you can implement a green home design that allow you to continue living comfortably while reducing your harmful environmental waste and footprint. [Read More ](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/avoid-these-5-things-for-your-green-home-design) [All posts](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/all) Copyright © 2024. Cornerstone BUILDING brands Rights Reserved. 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