Having a sustainable home does not mean you need to install solar panels immediately. When it comes to eco-conscious living, small actions matter. Here are ten ideas you can do.
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5 Ways Architectural Design Is Going Green
When it comes to materials, green architecture is truly outstanding. The newest trends show real human innovation and bring about new trends to explore.
Home Renovation Tips to Stay Green and Increase Property Value at the Same Time
Here are some home renovation tips to save on money and energy!
Project Highlight: Artificial Green Walls
Check out VistaGreen stunning vertical plant displays in this West Hollywood showroom.
Strategies for a Greener Construction Process
Here are some of the ways in which those involved with construction can keep things green. From management to equipment, cutting down waste can be achieved at every step of the way.
Modern Green Home Trends
Each year, new items come out that make it easier to create homes that consider the environment but are also functional for everyday use.
The next step in sustainable design: Bringing the weather indoors
A building’s primary purpose may be to keep the weather out, but most do such an effective job of this that they also inadvertently deprive us of contact with two key requirements for our well-being and effectiveness: nature and change.
Better Green Infrastructure Starts with Benefits-Driven Design
Resource-constrained communities must prioritize critical water infrastructure updates, but they need a smarter solution.
Green home improvements that will attract buyers
Many people, when they put their home up for sale, want a sure thing — to sell quickly and for the most money possible. You might be thinking, but how do I go about selling my house fast? The answer is simple, go green.
How to Design Sustainable, Cost-Effective Housing in Urban Areas
It’s becoming increasingly obvious that we need both sustainable and cost-effective housing for those living in urban areas.
Sustainable Architecture – Learn How Vegetative Roof Systems Work
The trend of sustainable architecture is happily growing in popularity. While there are many different techniques and designs incorporated in these more eco-friendly facilities, one of the most impactful is the vegetative roof system.
Green Urbansim – An Emergent Human Habitat
Cities are rapidly becoming the human species’ preferred habitat, with projections showing that over 80 percent of the developed world population will be urban dwellers by 2050.
Green infrastructure in reducing urban runoff – does size matter?
The Royal Horticultural Society and the Landscape Department designed a garden specifically to address the effects of climate change.
What does 'Vancouverism' and 'Manhattanization' Really Mean?
In this article we take a look at how Vancouverism is infiltrating urban design decisions and what this means for Manhattanization.
Should You Design an Energy Saving Building?
In this article we explore the benefits of building an energy saving building for not only the environment but for the community.
How Environmentally Friendly is Your City?
To raise awareness regarding the lack of trees in cities, an MIT team formed a program that not only alerts but also compares tree coverage in 20 famous cities.
How Are These Famous Cities Fighting Cars?
Check out the various efforts that cities are partaking in to reduce pollution.
Which City in America is the Greenest of All of Them?
Take a look at how some of the most influential cities in the world are aiming to win the title of being the most environmentally conscious.
Has the Greenest House of All Been Built?
After passing the Living Building Challenge, this house has possibly become the greenest house built.