Category: Sustainable Building

Sustainable Building Tech

Going green is a huge movement around the world. As climate change becomes ever more apparent, people want to do their part to help the planet. Humans create a large eco-footprint with all of their activities. Homes are one of …

From Guest Blogger Tina Samuels: Building More Green Apartments Read More »

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In the fight against environmental pollution, one lawn can make a difference. Any effort you make to plan, cultivate and grow an eco-friendly lawn reduces environmental pollution. Here are four tips to help you maintain a lush lawn that’s also …

From Guest Blogger Jay York: Eco-Friendly Landscaping Tips — Go Green or Go Home Read More »

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The wedding I attended on the Outer Banks of North Carolina earlier this week led to a chance encounter with Bob Solarz, a good friend of my brother.  Even Bob’s last name itself sounds like a propitious start for a …

Civil Engineering Firm Focuses on Sustainable Design Read More »

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Now more than ever, individuals and businesses alike recognize the importance of reducing the amount of energy we consume on a daily basis in order to better maintain our global environment. Engineers and researchers have discovered that one of the …

From Guest Blogger Ken Madren: Tips to Design and Maintain a Green Building Read More »

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As the clock turns and the world churns ever onward into the future, there is a rising tide of consciousness for the necessity of environmentally sound business practices. Though these green initiatives take a wide variety of forms, there are …

From Guest Blogger Rupert: 5 Of The World’s Greenest Commercial Buildings Read More »

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It’s not news that there’s a growing trend towards building green homes, but what if you live in a home that’s not so green-friendly?  Well, for starters, you’re not alone.  In the U.S., there are about 125 million single-family homes …

From Guest Blogger "Applied Environmentalist" — Does Your Home Make You a Green-emy? Read More »

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Sometimes it’s hard to believe our yards and gardens could be any greener, especially in late spring when everything is in full bloom. Nevertheless, when it comes to the environment looks aren’t everything and properties everywhere could stand to be a little …

From Guest-Blogger Jakob Barry: A Yard and Garden "Eco-Upgrade" Read More »

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With more homeowners subscribing to a green lifestyle, finding an eco-friendly home isn’t nearly as difficult as it once was. While few homes can claim a zero carbon footprint, many factors will keep a house low-impact. When house hunting, here …

From Guest Bloggers Luke Clum and Tali Wee: House Hunting – Tips for Buying a Green Home Read More »

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You probably know that making your home more energy-efficient can cut back your heating and cooling costs, but many homeowners don’t realize how much they could stand to save through tax credits while increasing their home’s value at the same …

From Guest Blogger Amy Nielson: Major Money-Saving Green Updates for Your Home Read More »

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I just had a terrific conversation on the subject of energy efficiency, where the caller wanted to know why businesses don’t invest in capital improvements that will lower their utility bills at such rapid and proven rates that the pay-back …

Caltech Makes Energy Efficiency a Hot Priority. Can't We All? Read More »

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