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Green Options for Your Home Exterior Walls
Bautex Systems, LLC Jun 27, 2017

The world today is constantly making efforts to go green and what better way to join the green revolution than to start at home. Green homes are designed to be eco-friendly and sustainable.... Read More

What Homeowners Should Know Before Going Solar
pprince Sep 15, 2016

Solar has become very popular over the past couple of years for a few reasons. First , the price of solar has come down significantly. The second reason is that people are becoming more concerned... Read More

5 Sustainable Building Materials Changing the Way We Build

Sustainable building materials contribute to healthier environments and a greener future. by Lauren Bell Sustainable building materials are essential for greener... Read More

First Digital Energy Marketplace for Rooftop Solar
ChristinaC Apr 04, 2017

Imagine being able to trade electricity with your neighbors in a cheap and convenient way. For some Australians, this unique use of solar energy is soon going to be a reality. A group of energy tech... Read More

EV Car Conversion - Can Repackaging and Tinkering with Old Favorites Help Move the Electric Car Market?
Allison Friedman Nov 03, 2016

While some may wait for the next (even cooler) EV to come out, others are working to transform existing gas-fueled cars trucks, and even buses into cool, artsy, and working more environmentally... Read More

Increasing Green Building Performance with High Technology
Suelen Ribeiro Sep 23, 2017

New means of building development are being sought to reach the highest possible level of performance with reduction of the consumption and waste generated. One goal is to create buildings that... Read More

Electric Landscaping 101
EcoQuiet Lawn Care Apr 23, 2021

Most homeowners are familiar with the earth-shattering noise that leaf blowers produce, but few are aware of the impacts that the traditional landscaping industry has on the environment and our... Read More

Countertops the Green Way: What to Know Before Purchasing Sustainable Countertops
samanthaklein Feb 12, 2021

The countertop is arguably the most eye-catching aspect of many kitchens. In addition to serving as a key design element, the countertop’s purpose is quite enormous: it provides a clean, even... Read More

Planning Livability Instead of Aging in Place

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

Sustainable ADA Signage – Top Six Trends
Green Dot Sign® Oct 13, 2019

Demand for ADA Signs that Contribute to Green Buildings Expected to Continue   The number of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)... Read More