Tag: sustainable building

I’m always happy to forward the thinking of 2GreenEnergy supporter Walter Feuchs.  Here’s a recent piece he wrote on sustainable building, in which he urges the U.S. to get on board with the rest of the world in making the …

Building-Integrated PV and Other Elements of the Zero Energy House Read More »

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With an increased awareness of the importance of green living, sustainable building has reached new heights – 301 metres to be precise! We’re talking about the recent sustainability changes to Paris’ famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. In 2014, the first …

From Guest Blogger Jamie Best: Turbine & Towers — Liberté, Égalité, Sustainabilité Read More »

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(The woman pictured here is using organic paint, which presumably explains her broad smile. – Ed.)   When attempting to renovate your home, it is best to do so in as eco-friendly of a way as possible. It is also …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Green Seam — How to Make Home Renovations Eco-Friendly Read More »

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Heat generated in the home can escape through walls, lofts, windows and doors every single day, meaning that all households are losing a large percentage of energy each year. Improving energy efficiency in the home through proper insulation is the …

From Guest Blogger "Sustainafreak": Seven Easy Ways to Make Your Doors & Windows Eco-Friendly Read More »

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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 …

Guest Post from Sophie Andersen: Sustainable Retail Shop Ideas as the Last Word of Modern Architecture Read More »

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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 »

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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 »

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Over the years, there seems to have been a quiet but increasingly popular revolution when it comes to building alternative structures and homes, with shipping containers being increasingly used to build structures in limited spaces. A great example of this …

From Guest Blogger Cherry: Container Engineering–Helping to Build Sustainable Cities Read More »

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Here’s a note from a reader that I wanted to publish:   Hi Craig, My name is Cameron Von St. James and I wanted to reach out to you to share something very special to me. I noticed your blog …

Sustainable Building and Asbestos Awareness Read More »

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Concern for the future of the planet is growing. Being a member of the world population amidst an ever teetering global economy and the seemingly infinite growth and effective weight of climate destruction can create an unparalleled pressure and fear …

From Guest Blogger Andre: A Beautiful New Way to Live Off Grid Read More »

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