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62Greening Your Outdoor Furniture
by Elle MacKenna
There is a lot of focus on indoor air quality these days and greening everything from fixtures to finishes to furnishings. The same principles of eco-conscious, socially responsible and non-toxic content can... published 15 months ago
68Greening Your Kitchen
by Elle MacKenna
The first home I purchased was a small condo with a tiny kitchen. Despite being the most space limited room in the house it always filled up with visitors who strolled right past comfy couches only to lean against ugly countertops. The reality is that people spend a lot of time indoors and most of our waking hours in the kitchen so the greener it is the better. published 17 months ago
69Natural Daylighting for Health and Energy Efficiency
by Elle MacKenna
More and more studies are touting the benefits of natural daylighting in residential, academic and commercial settings. Designs that let the sunshine do the work reduce the need for artificial light taking a load off energy consumption and utility bills. Perhaps even more motivating, natural daylighting is just more pleasant. published 17 months ago
87Is Bamboo a Sustainable Building Material?
by Elle MacKenna
Bamboo flooring has gained considerable attention in sustainable design because it is a hardy, durable product from a renewable resource which helps deter harvesting of old-growth forests for wood products. However, production of bamboo flooring has social impacts on labor, requires transit energy, contains little to no recycled material, can negatively impact ecosystems and can have a negative affect on indoor air quality. published 17 months ago
79Earth Friendly Countertops
by Elle MacKenna
Countertops can add tremendous impact to your home’s interior décor. At the same time, the manufacturing can have a negative impact on the environment. These days the countertop industry is teeming with creative products that offer Earth-friendly options without sacrificing style. published 17 months ago
76Inexpensive Green Strategies for New Construction
by Elle MacKenna
The greenest buildings take advantage of low-tech sustainable design principles that incur little or no upfront costs. These are easy to implement when building a new house and can help create a healthier, more comfortable, energy-efficient home. published 18 months ago
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