Tags: countertops, Green Homes, green living, kitchen
This was written by Suzzane Edwards of Kitchen Cabinetry. A green home is synonymous to healthy, clean and sustainable living. And when it comes to creating a truly green kitchen we must consider every single detail. Most of these kitchen countertops are made from recycled materials and could be recycled again if the homeowner chooses [...]
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Posted in Construction, Green Real Estate, Lifestyle
Tags: paints, stain, VOCs
This was written by Jove Arthurs of Door Emporium in New Jersey. The augmented and collective awareness of modern citizens with regard to present environmental concerns is something we should all be happy and proud about. Not only does this mean we give enough value to the world we live in, but furthermore, it reflects our shared [...]
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Posted in Construction
Tags: go green, Green deal providers, solar panels
This was written by Nadine Ryan of I Say! Digital. The advent of new technologies has made life so easy for us through the creation of items and tools used on a daily basis such as washing machine, TV, fridge and so on. But it also has its side effects as it causes us to use [...]
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Posted in Construction, Energy Conservation
Tags: green roof, green roofing
This guest post is by www.rubberbond.co.uk. Green roofs have become an increasingly popular roofing solution for many home and business owners across the world. Whilst the green roofing concept has been used in Scandinavia for centuries, green roofs in their modern form were brought to the fore in Germany in the 1960s. What is a [...]
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Posted in Architecture, Construction, Green Real Estate
Tags: green home building, green house, zero-energy building
This guest post is by Liezl De Ocampo of CircularEnergy.com. People are getting more conscious about their environment. As they strive to live a healthy life, they also find ways on how to conserve energy and support environmental campaigns. It is good to know that aside from residential buildings, business establishment can also be remodeled [...]
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Posted in Architecture, Construction, Energy, Energy Conservation
Tags: green steel, steel, steel architecture
This guest post is by Jason Phillips of MadisonInd.com. Steel used as a material in construction has many benefits and provides a lot of solutions which link to Green buildings. The structures made from steel are light, recyclable and it does not take long to construct. Because it is recycled and also recyclable, steel framing [...]
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Posted in Architecture, Construction
Tags: green building, LEED, LEED Building, LEED Certified Contractor, USGBC
This guest post is by Lindsay Mineo of Palatin Remodeling, Inc. What LEED is and what it means for you Green is everywhere in home improvement and remodeling and without a regulatory system to define and regulate “green” promises a homeowner can find themselves the victim of misleading advertising. LEED is an acronym that stands [...]
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Posted in Architecture, Construction, Energy Conservation, Green Real Estate
Tags: go green, go green tips, green roofing, pervious concrete
This guest post is by Robert Tutolo of Total Mortgage. As the dominant species on this planet, we as human beings have a responsibility to preserve and protect all other forms of life to the best of our ability. We are expanding at such a rapid pace that we generally tend to neglect the world [...]
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Posted in Architecture, Construction, DIY, Energy, Lifestyle
Tags: assessors, Ausnviro, building, efficiency, energy, energy efficiency assessors, environment
This guest post is by Maya Savanovich of ausnviro.com.au. Environmental impact assessment is one of the mandatory tasks that have to be carried out on all buildings that are erected in a given geographical area. This helps to ensure that all projects are in line with the environmental regulations that aim at curbing down degradation [...]
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Posted in Architecture, Construction, Green Real Estate
Tags: Featured, green construction, green house, Schumacher Homes
Some homeowners are realizing that for about the same cost of buying a home they can have a custom house built instead. This option lets people avoid the problem of buying a house they love, but in a less than desirable area. And get their dream house sooner than they originally thought possible. How many [...]
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Posted in Architecture, Construction