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Published September 3, 2009 at 2:54 pm No Comments
From energy-saving construction to cutting-edge concepts with a futuristic twist, the newest buildings on the block are progressively embracing green architecture and design. Whether it’s shopping in California, taking in the views of Shanghai, or selecting your next home – you could find yourself reducing your energy consumption, conserving water, and enhancing a sustainable lifestyle with the following options.
Malibu Lumber Yard
Malibu, California
Breathtaking mountain and ocean scenery surrounds the nearly $25-million upscale, open-air shopping center built from earth-friendly materials. With impressive [...]
Building Products Building and Architecture
Published July 27, 2009 at 4:05 am No Comments
A few weeks ago, the Green Connoisseur highlighted eco-designer Kelly LaPlante for her commitment to ‘green design.’ While Kelly and other designers do a wonderful job helping clients choose eco-friendly interior design elements that are stunning – you can do these things yourself as well.
If you’ll be renovating soon, one thing you should know about is eco-friendly flooring and how versatile and beautiful it can be. With the help of Eco Friendly Flooring and a few other great companies, you’re [...]
Building Products Building and Architecture Professionals
Published June 20, 2009 at 1:52 am No Comments
Whether you’re ready to start building a new green home or are still in the daydreaming phase, the Dream Green Homes website and business is ready to assist you. This interesting site features many different styles of sustainable home, from classic to contemporary to truly unique designs by many different green architects. You can also search for plans according to your preferred construction material or technique, for example straw bale or bamboo.
Each plan can be purchased for very reasonable rates [...]
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Published May 26, 2009 at 12:03 pm No Comments
Sustainable, eco-friendly cabinetry is a vital part of a green home. The EcoUrban Collection is designed to make luxurious sustainable living simple. With both stainless steel and formaldehyde-free veneer, these cabinetry systems are the perfect eco-friendly option for any home or office.
What Makes EcoUrban Sustainable?
EcoUrban Cabinetry is designed to minimize waste. Cabinets are assembled locally in EcoUrban’s Chicago factory, using domestically-sourced materials. Self-threading stainless steel fasteners are used in production, eliminating the need for welding and [...]
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Published May 11, 2009 at 2:00 pm No Comments
Clayton Homes has long been the leader in manufactured housing – the introduction of the solar powered, energy efficient i-House is placing Clayton at the top of sustainable housing production as well.
Based on the traditional, rectangular form of a mobile home, the i-House puts an entirely new twist on the classic trailer. It also introduces a new option for sustainable pre-fab living. Four of Clayton’s home manufacturing plants are already set up to produce the innovative i-House – [...]
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Published April 10, 2009 at 11:00 am No Comments
You’ve probably heard of “greywater”, the idea that lightly used household water such as bathwater can be reused for purposes like flushing the toilet and watering plants.
There are many different ways to use your greywater, from the quickest DIY approach to complex filtering systems you can install yourself and simple but ingenious commercial products like the Sinkpositive water saving sink. Recycled greywater is often filtered and always used in appropriately hygienic situations, but if you just can’t get excited [...]
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Published December 28, 2008 at 8:40 pm No Comments
A recent article in the New York times highlighted an interesting trend in green building.
Passive houses, which have been gaining popularity in Europe for years, are beginning to come to the United States.
These homes, built for extreme energy efficiency, utilize no more than a quarter of the heating energy required in older structures. In some cases, such as the house described in the article above, the power required is as little as one twentieth of the norm, or about [...]
Building Products Building and Architecture Interior Design
Published November 8, 2008 at 10:37 pm No Comments
We recently replaced the flooring in our home, which got me thinking about all the amazing options for beautiful, sustainable floor boards that are now available.
Bamboo is still one of the most popular trends in eco-flooring. If you’re considering a bamboo floor, it’s important to choose a reputable supplier like Teragren, which sources all of its high-quality products in an ecologically and socially responsible way.
Another luxurious option is Forest Stewardship Council certified hardwood. [...]
