11 December 2009
Roof gardens are built for both their aesthetic and their functional values. A roof garden can provide temperature control, architectural enhancement, hydrological benefits, and of course food. It can also serve as a habitat for wildlife.
Posted in Green Roofing0 Comments
08 December 2009
You may have heard something about "white roofs" in the news, but you may not know how they can help our planet, or a maintenance budget. Most all of the commercial buildings in the world use black roofs. Because they are black, they soak up the sun's energy like a sponge.
Posted in Green Materials, Green Roofing2 Comments
04 December 2009
"Green Building" can mean more than just building environmentally-friendly or energy-efficient structures - clean energy and green techniques can also be used during the construction process itself. This videos show how 150 construction workers in Binghamton, New York are on the job without a single conventional generator in use.
Posted in Green Cities, Landscape, News & Events, Solar0 Comments
19 November 2009
Detroit – also referred to as “the city in ruins,” is shrinking. Vast areas of land have remained unused and unwanted, and no one seems to be too interested in taking over – besides nature, that is.
Posted in Green Cities0 Comments
12 November 2009
This is a great video from a single mom who built her own straw bale home for $50,000 while working still full time and livin on the land. She gives some great advice here for anyone who is considering building their own straw bale home, from labor, to coding, to construction.
Posted in Building From Scratch, Energy Efficiency, Green Materials, How To & Tech0 Comments
05 November 2009
Establishing and utilizing a home greenhouse is an excellent way to save money on groceries, follow a healthier and more nutritious diet, conserve on energy, and help the environment at the same time. But greenhouses don’t grow on trees – they have to be built. Not all of us have a professional builder in the family, or the budget to hire a specialist.
Posted in Lawn, Patio, and Garden, Simple Solutions0 Comments
Three Types of Roof Garden
White Roofs?
Green Construction with Wind and Solar Energy
Vegetation Blankets for Green Roofing and More
Detroit – from Industrial Giant to Sustainable Green City?
Straw Bale Construction
Greenhouse Kits
Recycled Composite Decking
Hemp Building Materials?
Recycled Styrofoam Molding
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