Join Kevin in this exceptionally... enlightening episode of Building Green, as he learns about Solatubes, solar panels, and even solar ovens. He shows us how to check your home for electromagnetic radiation, and how to wire your house to reduce it, and how to use efficient lighting to create a warm, atmospheric glow. Watch our video page for new clips from Episode Nine all week long.
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Building Green | Interior... (#107)
Full Program: We've been working hard for weeks, and now it's time to have some fun with beautiful finishes and elegant flourishes.... 25:14
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Building Green | Exterior... (#106)
Full Program: As the old adage goes, you shouldn't judge a book by its cover; however, don't we all judge a house by its exterior?... 26:42
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Building Green | Floors and... (#108)
Full Program: A floor can add warmth and texture to a room, but did you know that your flooring choice can also have an impact on... 26:02
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Building Green | Doors and... (#105)
Full Program: In this episode on Doors & Windows, learn why dumpster diving can be such fun. Repurposed wood is so cool. And... 21:03
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Building Green | The Finale | PBS (#113)
Full Program: As Season One of Building Green comes to a close, Kevin takes stock of his journey and reflects on the numerous... 26:38
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Building Green | Framing and... (#103)
Full Program: In episode three, Building Green host Kevin Contreras looks for the best, most affordable, green way to support... 24:39
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Building Green | Foundation | PBS (#102)
Full Program: In episode two of the first season of Building Green, host Kevin Contreras gets to the bottom of things, ie, the... 23:55
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Building Green | Straw Bales | PBS (#104)
Full Program: Straw bales will be Kevin's main building blocks as he begins the most significant phase of construction on his green... 24:44
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Building Green | Landscaping | PBS (#111)
Full Program: Going green sometimes means giving up a bit of green--as in the expanses of manicured emerald lawn we have all come to... 25:34
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Building Green | Water | PBS (#110)
Full Program: You can learn how to do all of these things by watching Episode Ten of Building Green, which is all about building... 23:24
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Building Green | Interior Design... (#112)
Full Program: Everyone loves a well-feathered nest, but the choices you make on what to put in your home can be just as important... 25:36
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BUILDING GREEN | Breaking Ground... (#101)
Full Program: The air inside your home can be five times more toxic than the air pollution found in most major cities. 24:58
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NOVA | Engineering Ground Zero |... (#3811)
Developer Larry Silverstein explains what's different about the new 7 World Trade Center. 01:48
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American Experience | The... (#1601)
Writer Pete Hamill talks about New York before, during, and after construction of the WTC. 14:03
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American Experience | The... (#1601)
An interview with the President of the World Trade Center Association, Guy Tozzoli. 11:07
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American Experience | World Trade... (#1601)
This film (1983) features original footage of the towers under construction. 18:04
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Nightly Business Report |... (#30212)
Full Program: The Fed's first news conference, what you can expect to hear from Ben Bernanke. 25:20
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Curious George | George's Igloo...
After seeing Bill's cozy igloo, George decides to build his own igloo, large enough to hold all his friends! 01:33
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Ken Kerns: Nuclear Disasters... (#220)
Ken Kerns, Iowa State University Associate Director of Environmental Health & Safety, has 20 years of experience in... 20:27
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Post Date: March 17, 2009

















