Category: Sustainable Building

Sustainable Building Tech

It seems like people in Australia are becoming more aware of the changes in weather conditions due to human-caused global warming. Even though an individual can’t change anything by themselves, doing everything you can to reduce your carbon footprint is …

From Guest Blogger Diana Smith: Five Ways to Save the Earth with Sustainable Construction Read More »

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You can have a green and eco-friendly home that’s great for the environment, but not so much for the home’s inhabitants. A green and healthy home is the one that provides a safe and sanitary space for the homeowners that …

From Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins: Five Ways to Make Your Green Home Healthier Read More »

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As it gets hot during the summer, most homeowners look for cost-savings methods. Attempts to lower your utility bills while staying cool at home can be frustrating. Review these ideas to stay comfortable while reducing the bills for keeping your …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Home Energy Efficiency–Four Ways to Reduce Your Cooling Costs Read More »

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Urban architecture has set sustainability as one of its most important objectives, which is most perfectly reflected in the concept of sustainable buildings. In fact, sustainable buildings are no longer just a concept, but a world-acknowledged practice based on eco-friendly …

From Guest Blogger Mike Johnston: Seven Long-Term Benefits of Investing in Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure Read More »

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The term green construction definitely brings a unique-looking building to our mind with energy efficiency.  It’s not just about the structure that we build but also the application processes throughout the building life-cycle that make the building resource efficient and …

From Guest Blogger Manjusha Advenser: Seven Technologies in Green Construction Read More »

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Most eco-conscious people want to find ways to save energy and reduce their carbon footprint. You can make efforts to reduce the amount of energy you use by turning off lights, lowering your thermostat and making a conscious effort not …

From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: How to Lower the Costs of Residential Renewable Energy Read More »

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Some people can’t wait to start their home renovation, while others are dreading all the planning, mess and issues that can occur. However, if you know what to concentrate on and what to expect, you can rest assured your house …

From Guest Blogger Amelia Atkins: Five Things Not to Miss During a House Renovation Read More »

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Considering the state of our environment nowadays, it’s no wonder that people are increasingly turning to green or at least greener solutions whenever possible.

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Home remodeling usually has one or two main goals. The first is to renovate the home and make it seem fresh and different once again. The second is to repair all the small imperfections that have been bothering you and …

From Guest Blogger Amelia Atkins: How to Remodel Your Home and Remain Energy-Efficient Read More »

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I had grass lawns surrounding every house I have owned through the years; they really are, or at least were, a part of the paradigm for homebuilding, at least here in the U.S. and Europe. Yet I agree with the author …

Grass Lawns Are So 20th Century Read More »

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