Not sure exactly what constitutes a green home? Me, neither. The insulation should be top-notch, of course. Likewise the windows. Leaks should be sealed. But there's so much more to it than that.

This Saturday, the Warminster Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) will host a free seminar on green building presented by the Delaware Valley Green Building Council. One of the organizers, Larry M. Menkes, reports that although a lot of people have heard about green building, "few have a clear understanding about what it is, what it can do, what it costs, and why it's become the most important movement in the building industry in modern times. This event is tailored for municipal officials that are charged with administer building codes that are often at odds with the needs of the community, financial responsibility, and the environment."

He says that it will be a basic, non-technical seminar. Attendees will learn about fundamentals of green design; how to identify green-washing, how to lower municipal and personal utility bills, be more comfortable and productive in a healthier workplace or home, and other benefits of green design.

The event is sponsored by the council and the Bucks County Sustainable Building Alliance. It will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Warminster Township Administration Building, 401 Gibson Ave. Lunch will be provide. To RSVP, the link is: https://dvgbc.org/civicrm/event/register?id=51&reset=1

And to find out more about green homes yourself, visit the U.S. Green Building Council's green home website, www.greenhomeguide.org