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Hosting an open house for a property with solar panels is an excellent opportunity to establish yourself as your community’s expert in green homes, sometimes also known as... Read More

It is no secret among environmentally conscious building professionals that greener buildings display benefits that go beyond the monetary savings afforded by decreased energy and operational costs.... Read More

The purpose of architecture is to shape and gently guide one’s path through life. Through its aesthetics, form, and scale, architecture informs our daily interactions and experiences. However... Read More

On January 24th, President Trump made a statement by signing off on the continuation of two major oil pipelines that have made headlines in the United States: The Dakota Access and Keystone XL.... Read More

Did you know that you need to reuse a canvas bag 171 times to mitigate the environmental impacts over a plastic bag? But now, due to the looming threat of climate change and the overfilling of our... Read More

Top 10 Predictions for 2017:   It isn't easy being green, but importantly, we can accomplish more if we work together this year, and beyond.    1.  This is the... Read More

Planning Livability Instead of Aging in Place By: Olga G. Alvarez, ASID, IIDA, CAPS, LEED-AP ID+C, EBOM, GGP When trying to define the word “sustainable”, what comes to mind is... Read More

We all want to pitch in to help the environment but it can seem daunting. Never fear because here are a few ways you can transform your home into an eco-friendly oasis.   If you’re... Read More

Tesla Unveils Revolutionary Solar Panels After Summer Merger with SolarCity      On October 28th, tech tycoon Elon Musk unveiled a new product that could revolutionize the... Read More

Hurricane Matthew How to Weather a Power Outage Using the 4 Phases of Emergency Management Photo credit: Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA When Hurricane Matthew tore through the Caribbean and up... Read More