Articles tagged: green building
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Joe Samson Another money-saving benefit of living in a LEED-certified house is the increased use of solar power. Homeowners are able to generate their own energy and enjoy a significant decrease the monthly cost of utilities. written by chetan shrivastava Solar energy is the future and the only way to ensure uninterrupted energy supply to our everyday needs. This form of energy is the cheapest and most efficient that is available in abundance written by Garret Lloyd Permaculture is a way of designing where you have to make use of nature’s principles as model and bending them to an extent to create fertile, self-reliant landscapes and communities. written by Justin Lee The organic garden will include the spring crops such as field peas, lettuce, spinach and kale. Next summer or late season crops will be planted and will include tomatoes, peppers, squash and herbs. Nearby demonstration tents will display the meaning and principles of organic gardening and the public will be able to view an actual working concept. written by Melanie Speed You'll be seeing fewer of the sprawling McMansion designs as buyers opt for smaller homes with efficient designs. Only about 14 percent of the homes built in the U.S. have ceilings higher than 9 feet. The upscale features such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and spa bathrooms will still be present. written by Kristina Keffer Doing business in Columbus, commercial structures are subjected to wet weather. This makes it even more important to ensure your building has the right moisture protection, as well as making sure your roof is in top condition. written by jaya jayanth It gets opened 12-16 times a day in a family of four. That is over 5,000-6,000 times in a year.
written by MJ Marks Sometimes it seems that being environmentally friendly is just too much effort. But you would be surprised that with just a little bit of shopping around, you can find sustainable furnishings. Your office needs furniture anyhow, and the price is comparable, so why not? Find out some of the things that companies are doing to manufacture “green” modular office furniture! written by Kirthy Shetty Which is a better option if you have some excess funds to invest – stocks or real estate Bangalore? The most sincere advice you get from friends is real estate. written by Kirthy Shetty Bangalore is a favoured destination not only of global IT firms but also of a growing stream of new homebuyers. written by Kirthy Shetty Green home experts are of the opinion that a more environmentally friendly home can also be healthier and more comfortable. written by Kirthy Shetty Green building concept has emerged from the need to meet high standards of energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. written by Kirthy Shetty Green buildings are eco friendly homes and structures, which is an in thing now. written by Kirthy Shetty Eco home, is slowly gaining its importance of late, due to its cost effectiveness. written by Kirthy Shetty Sustainable building has been in vogue, ever since the green building concept came into existence. written by Justin Havre Green building and green homes are terms that get bandied about pretty liberally these days. Quite often, what passes for green makes strides in one area while backtracking in another. If we're really keen on going green these days, we'll need to look beyond labels to find out if what we're buying will truly benefit the environment. Read on for a run-down of the four biggest magnets for the "green home" label and some of the noxious realities that lurk within: written by Caroline Kelm The article describes all of the benefits of building green including providing a healthy place to live, protecting the planet and saving you money. written by RE Writer Insulation is measured in 'R - value', standing for 'resistance to heat flow'. The average insulation used to be R-8 or R-12, but R-30 will do an even better job of keeping both the winter warmth in and the summer heat out. written by Gary Ashton Nashville will soon be the hosting a conference aimed at encouraging builders, designers and community planners to think green in an effort to keep Tennessee's water clean. written by Dane Smith This article covers the long history of green building in Austin, Texas and its relationship to real estate in the area. written by Vinay Choubey Construction of Green Building is a technology to use all resources efficiently for the creation of human habitats which improve human health, build a better environment, increase working efficiency of human beings and minimize the cost of buildings. written by Doug Jones With global warming and pollution being ever-present topics on the news, it is important for everyone to contribute to making the world a cleaner place. One way to do this is to use ecologically friendly materials when building your home. The wave of the future is green roofing. written by Ki Gray Over the last few years their has been a strong interest in Green building techniques. This articles discusses some of the current terms and techniques involved with green building.
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