Sustainable Building Tech
When it comes to linear tube lighting, converting from conventional T12 fluorescents to a T8 LED is not just sensible, it’s necessary. As of July 2010, magnetic ballasts commonly used in the operation of T12 fluorescent lamps are no longer …
From Guest Blogger Dr. Bulb: LED Tube Lamps – Advantage to Non-integrated Retrofits? Read More »
Starting a business is now easier than ever. There are many tech tools a savvy entrepreneur can leverage. You can create relationships and market your business via Twitter and Facebook. To handle the financial side, you can take advantage of …
From Guest Blogger Rodrick Johnson: Starting Green–Eight Ways to Green Your Start-Up Read More »
With the times passing environmental awareness is becoming a very important part of our society and it’s not a big surprise that eco-friendly structures are gaining more and more popularity as a perfect retail spaces. They are affordable and easier …
(Gotta love this guy’s name! – Ed) In a bid to improve the energy efficiency of UK homes, the British government has introduced a handful of incentives to landlords to maximise the economic potential of their properties. The idea behind …
Green finance is very important these days as more and more individuals, companies, organizations and governments begin to realize the importance of saving the environment for current populations and for posterity’s sake. In previous generations, getting green financing was an …
Poor forestry management can have a devastating effect on the earth’s environment and it has been reported as having a significant contribution to the greenhouse effect and climate change. The reduction and great deforestation of the amazon rainforest is well …
From Guest Blogger Rob in the UK: Wood Durability & Making Wood A Green Source Read More »
When planning for a new home or a next phase, one of the most important considerations should be the overall cost of ownership. It can be easy to overlook the cost of utilities when you fall in love with a …
From Guest Blogger Ann Shirley: How to Build the Most Energy Efficient Home Read More »
Though I’ve never read it cover-to-cover, I have to love what Mark Twain wrote in “The Innocents Abroad”: “The gentle reader will never, never know what a consummate ass he can become until he goes abroad. I speak now, of …
In times of increasing environmental awareness, it is always good to make changes. One big change is to gain better control over the use of your household. While you are home, you know that lights are turned on and off …
From Guest Blogger Jessica Max: Tips on Buying Green Light Bulbs Read More »
The essence of sustainable building means using a process that ensures that the building is environmentally and resource efficient throughout its entire lifetime. You must take into account the design, construction materials, the overall operation, maintenance and care and renovation, which …
From Guest Blogger Jen: Ten Steps to Sustainable Building – A Homeowner's Guide Read More »
