Without too much reliance on a central cooling system or an air conditioning unit, there are so many ways you can keep cool in hot temperatures. There is, of course, a multitude of manual ways such as draping a wet sheet over the window, or putting frozen water bottles in front of a fan. But […]
With a greatly growing demand for building green we have an ever-growing supply of options for our building needs. One of the first things that you will want to make sure you do before starting to really dig into the details of your project is to prioritize what is the most important, second, third etc. […]
A great way to dramatically lower your electrical costs during the day and making some eco-friendly or green changes to your home or building is by implementing daylighting strategies. Daylighting adds the natural light quality to your home through strategically place windows, such as skylights and clerestory windows. Either of which, if the proper thickness […]
You may be one of the many people who have decided to hang on to your house, rather than sell, but still want to make some changes. Welcome to a very large group! Just because you decide not to sell, does not mean that you cannot make some desired changes to your space. No matter […]
Solar Energy is literally the best discovery in terms of energy period, in my opinion. I hope after reading this article, you will understand why I make such a statement, and maybe even slightly agree! Since architecture began, the sun has influenced building. Back when humans did not have such gadgets as […]
Building a green house, structure, unit can be challenging, yet very rewarding at the same time. In case you have not previously visited this blog, it and the website thereof are dedicated to helping you create a green building, structure, or green remodel project, and at the same time provide you with as much […]
The belief that the cost of building green is greater than the cost of building conventionally is very common, but there are many ways in which it is less expensive in terms of building and operating in both commercial and residential situations. Typically the green projects that get press and you hear about are […]
If you are interested in finding local recycled materials for your building project, but don’t know where to look, this post should help to give you some direction with where to start looking. Online, you have so many different sources for types of recycled materials. There are websites specifically set up for exchange or sale […]
It is not new information to hear about the housing market slump. There are several million empty homes in this country. When considering selling, I propose you back up your sales strategy with eco-friendly renovations. Sure you can brag about the new kitchen floor, refinished cabinets etc. But to stand out, […]
You may or may not be one of the many people who want to build a new house that is eco-friendly all the way. Construction, however, in many different and all forms is taxing on the environment. From the fuel required to ship the raw materials, to the cost of manufacturing them, every […]