Category: Sustainable Building

Sustainable Building Tech

With an increased awareness of the importance of green living, sustainable building has reached new heights – 301 metres to be precise! We’re talking about the recent sustainability changes to Paris’ famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. In 2014, the first …

From Guest Blogger Jamie Best: Turbine & Towers — Liberté, Égalité, Sustainabilité Read More »

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Entrance mats are extremely beneficial for people’s homes and businesses. They provide floor protection, safety, bacteria regulation, dirt control, and may even spice up the décor of a dull room. These rugs are meant to protect floors made of different …

From Guest Blogger Christopher Austin: Recycled Eco-friendly Entrance Mats Read More »

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The question, what is better for the environment, a bath or a shower, has been a constant subject for discussion and the reason for many arguments since the minute showers were invented. It seems everyone has an opinion on which …

From Guest Blogger Izzie: Environmental Aspects of Showers vs. Baths–Myths and Facts Read More »

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The most conscientious among us are determined to treat our world the way it deserves and adopt an eco-friendly attitude. This approach applies especially to the front lines of greenery that are within our domain, the gardens we landscape to …

From Guest Blogger Anita Ginsburg: Eco-Friendly Landscaping Ideas For A Green Yard And Home Read More »

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Think motorized blinds, think electricity. Think electricity, don’t think green. This is the equation that has been drilled into most of us although surprisingly, it doesn’t always have to happen like this. Let’s start with an introduction to motorized blinds.

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Last Friday was the 118th birthday of Thorton Wilder, best known for his 1938 Pulitzer-prize winning play “Our Town,” a scene of which is pictured here.  I was discussing this  the other day with my mother, who called to my …

Thinking Deep Thoughts Doesn’t Have To Hurt–An Admittedly Off-Topic Post Read More »

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Environmental concerns are starting to dictate more and more of our consumer decisions. From which food to buy to what light bulbs to use, it’s refreshing to see that customers are starting to make great strides to being more environmentally …

From Guest Blogger Izzy: Which Fireplace Is Better For The Environment? Read More »

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It’s Earth Month once again, which means two things — Earth Day itself is rapidly approaching, and what better time to reflect on our energy consumption habits. This year, the Earth Month theme is “Our Planet is in Peril.” What …

From Guest Blogger Blake Meredith: Dive Into the Best Home Improvements for Earth Month Read More »

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There are many advantages to improving the green credentials of your workplace including: a lower carbon footprint which helps the environment; greater appeal to customers who value environmentally friendliness; and monetary savings on your utility bills. In addition, whether your …

From Guest Blogger James Timpson: Transforming your Workplace into a Greener Environment Read More »

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The techniques and technology for increasing the sustainability and energy efficiency of your home have never been so abundant and affordable. A study by Bloomberg New Energy Finance has determined that the U.S. is spending roughly 250 billion dollars a …

From Guest Blogger Jen – Homeowners: A Guide to Sustainable Design & Building Read More »

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