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Eco-Friendly Timber Frame Homes

Sustainable building practices are not only friendly to the earth, but also to your budget. Learn how to implement green options to create an eco-friendly timber frame home, including using reclaimed materials, eco-friendly insulation, solar energy options, energy-efficient windows and more.

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Small, Green & Affordable: A Well-Designed Timber Home in Colorado
A timber framer builds his home on a tight budget, trading square footage for space and special touches in a few important places.
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Windows & Doors: Boosting Energy Efficiency
The right windows and doors will go a long way toward boosting your home’s energy efficiency and comfort.
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A Guide to Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs
With legislation phasing out traditional incandescent light bulbs, it's time to brush up on your energy-efficient light bulb op...
Eco-Friendly Home Design Basics
Forget high-tech gadgetry or the latest green-washing trend. These eco-friendly home design basics will prime any home for increased efficiency.
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5 Money-Saving Tips for Your Timber Home
Increase your new or existing home's energy efficiency with these 5 money-saving tips!
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5 Steps to a Home that Saves You Money
Increase your new or existing home's energy efficiency and save money with these 5 steps.
15 Tips to Plan Your Energy-Efficient Home
Planning energy efficiency before a home is built eases the amount of retrofitting that will have to be done later. Consider these 15 tips when choosing everything from your floor plan to your appliances.
5 Eco-Friendly Design Tips
Want a home that's good for your budget and good for the planet? Then read on for our top 5 tips for eco-friendly designs.
Why Timber Frame Homes Are a Sustainable Choice
Getting Creative with Natural Materials
How creative can you really get with natural building materials?
The Case for Straw Bale Timber Frame Homes
Why straw bales are increasingly popular for timber-home walls.

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