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Natural disasters and recycling
The reclaimed wood ceiling is but one of the sustainable design features of this kitchenResidents of New Jersey and New York continue to face the daunting task of cleaning up neighborhoods ruined by...
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Regulation, sustainability, and LEED
The late Sen. Robert Byrd. His expression and posture survive. There seem to be two major models of environmental activism in this country. One group of activists looks to the government, especially...
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Solar Panels on Famous Landmarks
Solar Valley Micro-E Hotel, Dezhou, China Contributed by Stuart Amm Renewable energy has been a topic that has generated a lot of interest in recent years. It has gained a lot of column inches in the...
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World Green Building Week
LEED plaque for Proximity Hotel Infographic contributed by Megan Wilson Countries around the world are observing this week, September 21-27, as World Green Building Week. Countries on every continent...
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Shipping Container Homes
Used shipping containers Recycling shipping containers to make homes solves two problems—the plethora of containers piling up at every port in the world and the shortage of affordable housing. Shipping...
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LEED certification for your green home
Sota Construction Corporate Headquarters in Pittsburgh earned LEED Platinum in 2012 No building is as important to you as your own home. If you’re planning on building a new house, why not seek LEED...
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Saving energy with passive buildings
Image shows heat loss from the old (right) part of the building compared to newer section with improved thermal transmittance characteristics. What would you think of a house with no furnace or air...
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What you should know before building a green home
Contributed by Megan Wild Building a new house is exciting, and even more so when it’s an environmentally friendly house. However, before you hire a contractor, make sure you understand all the...
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Design and build your eco-friendly home
Public domain from Wikimedia Commons Contributed by Sasha Francis When you imagine an eco-home you can’t be blamed for thinking of a timber-clad, grass roofed dwelling with wind turbines lining the...
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How to go green with your exterior renovation
Contributed by Kevin Jefferson Being so focused on their living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms, not that many people pay enough attention to their exterior when it’s time for renovating their...
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Sick building syndrome: how LEED certified homes can solve the problem
Sota Construction Corporate Headquarters in Pittsburgh earned LEED Platinum in 2012 Contributed by Dan Peace Sick building syndrome is a medical condition that affects people when they spend time...
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Recycling concrete: processes and benefits
You have probably seen waste concrete piled up at demolition sites. Some experts estimate that half of all the concrete ever used has been made in the last two decades. Recycling concrete helps solve...
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Sustainable travel tips for summer vacation
Contributed by MagnoliaPotter Are you looking forward to taking a break this summer and setting off with your loved ones? While you are making your plans for how you are going to spend your time away,...
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How can a home get the LEED certification?
Eco-house with turf roof and solar panels. By W.L Tarbert – Own work, Public Domain from Wikimedia Commons Contributed by Michael Tobias The LEED certification from the US Green Building Council is one...
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For greener homes: Net Zero or Passive House?
Energy-efficient home basics. U.S Department of Energy Contributed by Adrian Martin There are a lot of different reasons to build green. You might want to reduce your impact on climate change. You...
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23 sustainable building materials for an eco-friendly house
Photo by USAID on Pixnio Building houses has a tremendous environmental impact. Almost 40% of both total energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in the US come from the building sector. In addition,...
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How to establish a sustainable land development business
via Freepik Contributed by Samantha Jones Some industries are more eco-friendly by default, and others struggle on the front. Real estate is one of the less sustainable industries. Sustainability and...
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8 eco-friendly kitchen remodeling ideas
Among other eco-friendly features, the countertops are made with recycled coal fly ash. / Jeremy Levine Design via Flickr Contributed by Erich Lawson The kitchen is the heart of your home. You can only...
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5 tips for designing an eco-friendly home
Energy-efficient home basics. U.S. Department of Energy Contributed by Erich Lawson Over the last few decades, society has become more educated on how human activities affect our planet. Using paper...
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4 ways modular homes prepare us for a green future
Pxhere Contributed by Moriah West Modular housing is affordable and sustainable, which is why it has become so popular in the construction industry. As the world deals with the climate crisis,...
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