Green Lifestyle: Building Products: The Green Connoisseur

Building Products

Dec 5, 2011

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors

Your floor is one of the most important surfaces in your home or business. It receives the most wear-and-tear, frequent washing with a wide range of products and still must maintain the same beauty and character it did the day it was installed. If you are looking for unique, beautiful, earth friendly flooring, you may not need to look any further than Carlisle Wide Plank Floors. This company had humble roots in rural New Hampshire but quickly grew in…

Sep 11, 2011

Safecoat Paints

Anyone who has a sensitivity to chemicals or the materials used in many normal building products knows the relief of finding a product that is safe to use and safe to breathe in after application. No more headaches, no more allergic reactions, no more worrying about the effects of the substance on yourself or your family members. Having a chemical sensitivity, or even making a personal decision to use a finishing product, that is safe, environmentally friendly and healthy…

Nov 1, 2010

Luxury countertops

Elegant and luxurious countertop surfaces for homes and businesses are relatively easy to find. However, it is not so simple to source a surface that is as sustainable and gentle on the planet as it is beautiful and robust. To help you out, IceStone has created a collection of luxury green countertop surfaces. The concept of IceStone was born out of a deep commitment from the company to innovate beyond the harmful materials in traditional stone and the harsh…

Apr 9, 2010

Eco-Block

So you're considering building a new home. Congratulations! Now it's up to you to decide what materials your new home will be constructed from. If you're eco-conscious, you may have already started thinking about materials that will save energy and be more earth-friendly. If you haven't been introduced to Eco-Block, it's certainly a building material worthy of your consideration.How it Works: This is one of the easiest ways to build in existence. There are multiple manufacturing locations throughout North…

Feb 10, 2010

Low-E Argon Windows

With the effects of global warming and constant climate change knocking at our doors, using energy-efficient and protective building products helps lessen the energy strain on the environment. When we require less energy to heat our homes, we're helping our planet recover from the damage of many years of environmental abuse. Choosing low E argon windows for our homes utilizes insulating properties that satisfy a green home initiative. What's Wrong with Regular Windows? Unfortunately, the average…

Dec 9, 2009

Kirei: Clean, Beautiful and Sustainable Building Supplies

Green architecture and design is more than a low-impact alternative to traditional building when you choose Kirei design materials. Kirei panels and tiles are sustainable, natural, nontoxic – and most importantly, Kirei’s selection of eco-friendly building supplies are elegantly beautiful. About Kirei Architectural Supplies Four eco-friendly options are currently available from Kirei, offering a natural and sustainable alternative to builders and interior designers. Since 2003, Kirei has prided themselves in supplying the architectural world with clean, green…