The Complete List Of Actions

Links to all 64 Actions that we currently have available on the site. They are organized alphabetically by the primary Hub to which they are connected.

Hub	Action
Buying / Selling	Find a real estate agent experienced with healthier, more sustainable, homes
Certifications	Find a rental that has earned third-party certification (e.g., LEED, Passive House, Built Green)
Certifications	Look into getting a third party certification (e.g., LEED, Passive House, Built Green)
Community	Buy or rent a multifamily unit (e.g., condo) instead of a house
Community	Join a tool library if you do projects yourself
Construction	Find a contractor experienced in building healthier, more sustainable, homes
Construction	Install high-performance windows
Construction	Superinsulate foundation, walls & roof
Design	Create rooms that serve multiple purposes
Design	Design to optimize daylight & views
Design	Design using simple shapes, as much as possible
Design	Find an architect experienced in designing healthier, more sustainable, homes
Design	Install a green roof
Design	Install exterior shading (if overheating is a problem)
Design	Pay extra attention to site orientation
Energy	Design and build following “zero energy”, “net zero” or similar strategies
Energy	Get an energy audit
Energy	Go all electric (don’t install gas)
Energy	Have your home performance tested
Energy	Install a smart thermostat
Energy	Install ENERGY STAR appliances
Energy	Install heat pumps to heat & cool
Energy	Install LED lighting
Flexibility	Design for accessibility
Flexibility	Join a home exchange program
Flexibility	Plan to stay in this home a long long time
Flexibility	Re-examine your priorities (i.e., your “wants” vs your “needs”)
Health / Comfort	Encourage the removal of shoes inside your home
Health / Comfort	Install an induction cooktop
Health / Comfort	Install hard surface flooring instead of carpet
Health / Comfort	Install HEPA or MERV 13 (or higher) filtration
Health / Comfort	Test for radon gas, and mitigate if needed
Health / Comfort	Test the tap water and install water filtration if needed
Health / Comfort	Use low-emitting products and materials
Innovation	Add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
Innovation	Build or rent a modular (aka ‘prefab’) home
Innovation	Install home automation and utilize smart technologies
Inspiration	N/A (this hub does not include actions)
Materials	Buy environmentally preferable products
Materials	Buy fair labor and responsibly sourced products & materials
Materials	Buy locally extracted, processed, and manufactured products & materials
Materials	Reduce construction waste & divert what there is from landfill
Money	Apply for energy efficient mortgage
Money	Look for financial incentives from the government and local utilities
Money	Rent out part of your home/property to bring in additional income
Resilience	Install a metal roof
Resilience	Install a rainwater harvesting system
Resilience	Install battery backup for your renewable energy system
Resilience	Install solar or other renewable energy system
Site	Choose a location close to alternative transportation
Site	Choose a walkable location
Site	Find or build a home on a bright/sunny lot
Site	Landscape to attract pollinators
Site	Live in an urban setting
Site	Manage stormwater on your site
Site	Protect trees, especially those that don’t interfere with solar access
Site	Use reflective colors & materials for roof and paving
Size	Buy, rent or build smaller
Water	Install a drip irrigation system (or hand water)
Water	Install composting toilets
Water	Install native, drought tolerant plants
Water	Install WaterSense fixtures
Water	Limit lawn & turf areas

The Complete List Of Actions

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