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Composite Countertops

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

As a green consumer looking for countertops for your kitchen, bathroom, or even tables, there are many composite countertop options available.  You can find composite countertops that are made out of a great variety of raw materials, including recycled glass, paper, and concrete.  The composites are held together with products such as natural water-based resins […]

Straw Bale Construction

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Straw bale home construction is becoming an increasingly popular building method, especially in light of the strong building green movement we are currently in.  Straw bale construction homes have many great advantages for both you and the earth.  If you do a simple Internet search of photos of straw bale home construction, you will see […]

Indoor Growing

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

If you crave fresh food during months that are not conducive for outdoor gardening, there are ways you can get your fill!  There are foods that grow easier than others indoors.  Herbs are great!!  If you love fresh herbs, there is no reason why you cannot have them in full abundance year round.  Herbs do […]

What building green means to me.

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

Every person has a different appreciation for building green. Maybe some people don’t have an appreciation for it at all. When I think about the air I want to breathe, the surfaces I want to touch, the impact I have on the earth, the degree to which I am resourceful, and in general […]

Welcome to the Building Green Structures Blog

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

This blog and website (coming soon) are dedicated to providing you with the most comprehensive resource to building green structures. It is our hope that you will find useful information for any project from exterior stone work to fine interior detailing.