With so many certifications available, where do you start? Join us for a discussion of available options to help you evaluate the energy efficiency, comfort, and environmental impact of your home.

Expand your living space into the outdoors, create healthy habitats for butterflies and birds, and grow your own food. Join us for a discussion of how to design your yard and landscaping to require less water, lawnmower gasoline, and pesticides, while inc

Building tight is building right, but how do you deal with all the chemicals in products we use every day? Learn what materials and products affect the indoor air quality of your home and find out how to protect your family and live more sustainably.

Building tight is building right, but how do you deal with all the chemicals in products we use every day? Learn what materials and products affect the indoor air quality of your home and find out how to protect your family and live more sustainably.

Learn the principles of making your home more environmentally friendly

Learn about residential energy audits and what you can do yourself

Learn what's involved in becoming certified in green standards

Learn about the certification program from Southface Institute, developments in Virginia, and highlights of local projects

Explore green building materials, home furnishings, and cleaning supplies you can use to make your home and environment healthier

Learn affordable ways to go green and discover available tax credits

A comprehensive look at site selection and development, xeriscaping, pest and weed management, and much more.

A look at indoor air quality and tips on improving it in your home

Find out ways to reduce and reuse before you dispose of your trash

A look at indoor air quality and tips on improving it in your home

Tips on how to build green additions and blend them into existing structures. Will also focus on renovation steps to green your existing structure.

This two-part session will look at passive/active solar, then move to a broader examination of other energy sources. Common filters will include value engineering, design consideration, technological and market trends, and homeowner motivations.

A continued look at passive/active solar, then we'll move to a broader examination of other energy sources. Common filters will include value engineering, design consideration, technological and market trends, and homeowner motivations.

This session will focus on water conservation, rainwater catchment, and local efforts to protect and maximize this precious and vital natural resource.

John Abrams is the founder and President/CEO of South Mountain Company. Come hear this remarkably dynamic speaker give his take on the built environment, and our obligations to the community and natural environment in which we live. Click title for more

Expo and GreenMatters Reception and Recognition Ceremony at The Paramount.