Greener Living #10 Build Green

Before embarking on any home remodeling, make sure your architect has green credentials. Although there is no national organization of green architects in the US, that doesn't mean you can't get an architect who will build along sustainable lines. Ask where he or she sources materials, and request that energy-saving devices, such as solar paneling, be installed. Visit directory.greenbuilder.com or enviromentalhomecenter.com for more green-building information.