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89Straw Bale Homes - An Earth Friendly Choice
Nearly half of the houses on our planet are made from stone, mud and straw. In the industrialized areas of the world it is common practise to use plastics, foams and OSB. These materials can be bad for your...
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81Living Machines
The bathroom of the future may resemble a greenhouse more than a lavatory. As cities around the world struggle with wastewater management problems, there is growing interest in a new-old form of wastewater...
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95Cob Building
Although many Egyptian Pyramids are formed of stone as pictured, some were made of sun-hardened adobe-like bricks. (public domain) After reading for years about Native American and Mexican adobe houses and...
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84Eco-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.
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89Green Roofs: Energy Savings and Much More
Most green roofs in the United States are on large-scale commercial or public buildings but the residential market is catching up. Green roofs can be installed on traditional residences providing homeowners with a beautiful way to cut down their heating and cooling costs.
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61What Is An Artificial Putting Green?
There's nothing like a good game of golf. Many people try to spend a few hours a week outside on their favorite golf course. It's an excellent way to relax and get away from all the stresses of the world....
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72Passive Houses
The cartoon passive house below isn't really very good. That roof & overhang design doesn't shade the windows very well....a lot of undesireable sun will get in. Ill make a new diagram when I get a chance. ...
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64Unique Home Design and Architecture- Green Bay, WI
Chad Cornette's Company - Cantilever (Green Bay, WI Home Builder, Architect, and Design)- is founded on four major principles. Progressive thinking Craftsmanship Simple Beauty Environmental Sensitivity ...
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77Live Green - Earthship Biotecture-Earth Friendly, Sustainable and Beautiful Homes
Earthship Biotecture, sustainable, beautiful homes in New Mexico made of trash and dirt. With photos, links, and video, presents Earthship building systems for resisdential or commercial use.
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90Permeable Pavements for Your Driveway
If you are building a new driveway or replacing an old one, consider choosing a permeable surface. Permeable pavement is attractive, low maintenance, environmentally friendly, and relatively inexpensive. ...
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