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A Living Air Filter: Biowall
I came across a picture of this on the Queen's University,Faculty of Applied Science, Integrated Learning Centre . The have created a three story wall in the lobby area that is literally a vertical garden! ...
4 commentsKitchen and Range Hood Ventilation
Kitchen range hood ventilation is one of the most important aspects of kitchen design and essential for the safety and comfort in your kitchen. When cooking, most people use oil. When this oil gets hot or...
0 commentsAir Quality Inside Your House - Don't Take it for Granted
Many of us think that the internal spaces of our houses are protected from pollution and we are safe. Recent researches show that it is not always correct. Internal air can be more hazardous to health than the...
2 commentsHouseplants for Cleaner Air
You may not even think that the air in your home or office needs any cleaning, but it is a very common problem due to modern building and decorating materials. Houseplants can help clean the air as well as add some wonderful nature to your living space
1 commentTen Things You Can Do Today To Make Your Home Healthier
A healthy home is central to overall well being so it's imperative to eliminate toxins, pollutants and health risks. Some of the simplest ways to make your home healthier are to change your behavior. These steps can be done immediately and cost nothing. Other changes require a phone call or two and a little investment but all of these ideas will make your home a healthier and safer place to live...read more
2 commentsChoosing Sustainable Kitchen Cabinets
I find cabinetmakers to be among the most skilled and engaged tradespeople. In the green building industry this quality is elevated with creative and innovative techniques for harvesting and crafting wood...
3 commentsAir Purifiers With EMF Technology Overtake HEPA Air Filters As The Best Home Air Purification System
Most of us realize that outdoor air pollution, including exhaust fumes we take in when we drive, is a serious threat to our health. What most people are not aware of is that EPA studies show that the levels...
0 commentsEco-Friendly Paints: Low-VOC Options for the Environment
Conventional paint has never had a good reputation. It’s smelly, messy, old versions contained lead of all things and over the past decade it’s been tagged as a major indoor air pollutant. Today, thanks to consumer demand for healthier paints that perform, manufacturers are offering low-VOC options that are better people and the environment.
4 commentsSingapore: The Green City
Singapore Botanical Gardens From November to January, the rain pours in Singapore. In the summer months, brief but intense rain showers, courtesy of monsoonal winds, bring more precipitation to this tropical...
0 commentsHow to Clean Green
The process of cleaning our homes has become a huge business, consuming far more energy and products than needed with dangerous consequences for our environment and personal health.
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