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77Eco-Friendly Paints: Low-VOC Options for the Environment
by Elle MacKenna
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. published 12 months ago
71Choosing Sustainable Kitchen Cabinets
by Elle MacKenna
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... published 11 months ago
71Green Decking Options
by Elle MacKenna
Outdoor living spaces often become the favorite “rooms” of the house because they lend themselves to seasonal traditions and festivities. From enjoying summer BBQs to a quiet swing in the... published 11 months ago
50green building costs
by availableontheweb
In a report from Building Design & Construction magazine "Green Buildings Research White Paper" states 86 percent of respondents think it costs alot great deal more to build green than with traditional... published 2 months ago
64SeeingGreen
by Seeing Green
With earth day having come and gone let's take time to reflect on what can be done to improve the earth. Besides the usual talk of recycling, using less fossil fuels, etc. (which are important), the new hit... published 3 weeks ago
56benefits green design
by availableontheweb
We are now beginning to see the growth of green buildings in the mainstream. This is mostly because of the U.S. Green Building Council's landmark LEED rating system for building. To best understand the... published 2 months ago
69Best Green Building Websites
by Elle MacKenna
US Green Building Council The US Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization that has championed sustainable building for well over a decade. It is a resource where industry professionals,... published 5 months ago
56Can you afford a green home?
by Elle MacKenna
Green homes are becoming more mainstream as consumers place energy-efficiency a top priority. Still, homebuyers are often discouraged from finding or building green digs under the perception that these homes... published 9 months ago
47Berkeley Office Building
by sarahd
Arkin-Tilt Architects: Berkeley Office Remodel published 2 years ago
66Resources for Green Do-it-Yourselfers
by Elle MacKenna
It’s a special breed of homeowner that wants to tackle improvements on their own. You’ve got to find the information, tools, materials and resources you need to get things done like a professional. If you’re motivated to meet the challenge of DIY, you’ve already got some green minded qualities and with a little extra consideration and resources you can green-it-yourself. published 9 months ago
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