Sustainable Building Tech
Regardless of all the marvels man has achieved in the past, it is the sad fact that we as a species most often blindly follow the mainstream in any art and cultural form, frowning on all those who think differently. …
From Guest Blogger Sophie: Green Building Trends in Australian Architecture Read More »
Here’s an infographic that describes the process by which bamboo is made into eco-friendly bedding:
With the start of this year, many homeowners are making the right choice to go green. Environmentally friendly products help save money in the long run and protect our planet’s future. Achieving a green home takes more than changing out …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: How to Make Your Home "Green" During Major Renovations Read More »
While many homeowners are concerned about potential “energy sinks” in their homes, like appliances and electronics, not all of them take passive energy sinks into account. Things like old, sagging insulation, leaking roofs, or poorly-insulated windows can end up making …
These days there are many things to take into account as you decide what type of house you would like to construct. If you would like to construct a house with a “green” philosophy then the following steps will help …
From Guest Blogger Jenny Richards: Five Things to Consider When Building a House Green Read More »
An upgrade to a roof can make your home more energy efficient in several ways to reduce the costs of climate control. If you are not a construction expert, then understanding how replacing a roof makes a difference with energy …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: How Your Roof Can Make Your Home More Energy Efficient Read More »
A colleague who specializes in eco-friendly building writes: I’m sure your next book will have a chapter covering the changes going on in the home building market. If you need some consultation, I would be happy to contribute! Perhaps. Thanks …
Sustainable Building Methods Covered Poorly in Our Media Read More »
A reader asks for my advice regarding a concept in sustainable building that can provide whole neighborhoods of energy-neutral houses. He believes he has a very marketable product that can serve West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee …
Developer Should Establish the Level of Demand for Eco-Friendly Housing Read More »
Global warming continues to be a growing threat in 2014, despite several years of effort to diminish the effect our energy usage has on the environment. It is vital that each household does as much as possible to reduce its …
From Guest Blogger Ashley Harman: How to Lower Your Kitchen’s Carbon Footprint Read More »
Have you heard of rain water harvesting? It’s simply the act of catching water in a container system to use for other purposes. And this is exactly what you can do with your container home. Who Exactly Would Harvest Rainwater? …
From Guest Blogger Cherry: Collecting Rainwater For Your Container Home Read More »
