When you look at how much green and permeable space is taken away as we develop more and more, there are ways to help curb that impact hopefully give back with the buildings that stand. According to a recent study in Portland Oregon, there are approximately 12,500 acres of rooftops in the city itself. Think […]
Is it worth tearing down a perfectly good, functioning building in order to rebuild a more energy efficiency replacement an proper environmentally aware decision? I recently heard that in order to curve some of the major budget crisis issues in the high school I attended they are considering this as an option. There comes a […]
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 […]
With the recession looking promising, the home-selling market is looking even less comfortable. If you are in the situation where you want to sell to purchase something else, perhaps bigger etc, and have the financial means to do so, consider upgrading your home to a green one instead of purchasing another. Beyond the […]
The process of building green has so many different meanings and applications. For example, there are programs and establishments like L.E.E.D. (the US Building Green Counsel), which are for the main purpose of creating a rating by which people can use to consider their structures officially “green.” A house does not HAVE to […]
According to the EPA (environmental protection agency), “indoor air is three times more polluted than outdoor air and is considered to be one of the top 5 hazards to human health.” Varnishes and paints are at the top of the list on these hazards.
In response to a comment on the Bamboo Wood Flooring post, […]
Absolutely!!! There are companies that are starting to do this actually. What an exciting facet of the industry. So many pre-fab homes are full of the worst of the worst in terms of materials - everything from vynal flooring to plastic doors. If you think your health is a concern […]
Making decisions that are considered green are great, in my opinion, for a few of reasons. (1) It lessens the wastefulness that we find ourselves in. Why use gallons and gallons of gas or oil, when you can use wood and solar heat? (2) A home can be created without the use […]