As a business owner or as a building owner you have decided to become more environmentally consciences and “go green.” One of the first lessons an experienced “go green” business owner learns is one key factor of reducing waste and consumption is to reduce their energy costs. While most would think of lighting and heating [...]
You may reason that because you own an older home that there is nothing you can do to conserve energy. Everyone who decides to “go green” can make many small improvements around the house that will have a positive effect on our environment. First of all, service your heating and air conditioning systems every year [...]
At first blush David Hornick appears to be the most unlikely candidate to be spear-heading a housing development in the state of Oaxaca, one of the southernmost and poorest states in Mexico; his Spanish is sparse to be generous, until earlier this year he had never ventured to this part of the country, he’s never [...]
All household has had share of carbon footprint which is accounted from daily energy used for fixtures and appliances down to basic stuff. As defined in Wikipedia, carbon footprint is “the total set of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event or product”(UK Carbon Trust 2008). On a daily [...]
With increasing price of crude oil and as the level of air pollution increases the best way to conserve energy and protect the environment is to go for a green energy home. If you are constructing a new house, then this is the best time to implement green technology. You can implement a green energy [...]
Energy has become one of the most debatable issues in today’s world and it is no surprise that more homes are looking to reduce carbon emissions and thereby create a more sustainable and healthy world. In fact lot of governments across the world are making it mandatory for homes to have energy efficient systems installed, [...]
Improve your yard, improve your home’s value. The hot days of summer are once again upon us. Humidity rises, swimming pool waters warm, and the air conditioners whirrr. Whether inside or poolside, start digging through some landscaping magazines. If you have lived in Charlotte NC, you have witnessed the breathtaking displays of color brought about [...]
If you happen to be looking for a green home or eco-friendly dwellings, you might be confused on how to determine if it is truly green. What are the qualifiers for a green home? Here is a checklist that will guide you in determining the features of a green house and the benefits you can [...]
If you’re considering building your own house and you want to research some available options, it might be wise to speak with some sustainable home design architects. The idea behind this plan is to create dwellings that don’t harm the environment, contribute to the local economy, and help reduce waste while maximizing tenant comfort. Here [...]
They can be seen on any street and in any neighborhood. The un-mowed lawns, boarded up windows and vacant driveways of foreclosed and bank owned property. There are many ideas on how to turn these neglected remnants of corporate greed and misguided trust back into marketable homes. We should strive to make these homes into [...]
