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From Guest Blogger Kara Masterson: Greener Home–Five Ways for Homeowners to Go Green in 2018
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to become more environmentally conscious, then you will want to find new ways to have a green home this year. Here are five ways to create a property that will use less …
From Guest Blogger Emma Sturgis: Three Unexpected Insulation Options That Will Help Your Home Be More Energy Efficient
Making sure your home is tightly sealed and well-insulated is the biggest key to lowering your energy bills. Heat loss and gain, drafts and air leaks can all dramatically lower a building’s energy efficiency, which is why it’s essential that …
From Guest Blogger Chloe Taylor: Environmentally Friendly Real Estate Development
A growing body of evidence suggests that global warming and other environmental problems cannot be ignored. The consumer demand ramps up, green movements proliferate, and new standards and policies emerge. As a result, green practices are becoming a norm instead …
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From Guest Blogger Kara Masterson: How Civil Engineers Are Going Green in 2017
From city planning to industrial design there are numerous ways that engineers are able contribute to a greener and more sustainable future. From making use of re-purposed construction materials that may help to curb waste to utilizing clean renewable energy …
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From Guest Blogger Emma Joyce: How To Make A Small Space More Livable
Living in a small space doesn’t have to feel limiting and suffocating in any way. The key to comfy and functional small homes, and especially living rooms and bedroom, is in proper layout and décor placement. You may think that …
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From Guest Blogger H. E. James: Golden 1 Center’s LEED Platinum Status: What It Means for Sacramento and the World
Not every sports franchise thinks about sustainability and green building practices when planning its new arena. However, when your fans practically demand it of you, it’s difficult to ignore. This is what faced the Sacramento Kings when the front office …
From UK Blogger Louis Berlin: Crunching Conservatory Problems With These Five Environmentally Sound Solutions
Conservatories have become very popular over the last decade. Much of this is due to the advancement in technology solutions provided by the double glazing industry, as well as the need for more outdoor living and extra family space in …
From Guest Blogger Chloe Taylor: Go Sustainable in 2016 with Smart Home Designs
The cornerstone of the eco-friendly home project is a suitable backdrop. It all starts in the initial, building phase: An ideal home needs to be well-designed, properly insulated, and on a location that enables passive heating and cooling. It should …
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From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Tips for an Eco-friendly Winter Home
Living a sustainable, eco-friendly life can be a year round pursuit. No matter what day, month, or year it is, there are things you can be doing to help do your art to protect mother nature. Winter is just another …
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