green building

nyt: reporter accompanies african union observers in darfur ... inner-workings o

this is the most informative article on the situation in darfur that i've read so far. the reporter accompanied african union observers in sudan's darfur region, where fighting between arab and...

Photovoltaic Applications and Discussion

Hello mylotters!!! Another 120% discussion for you, and especially those that want some discussion towards something else besides the common E-Z questions. Today's "I'm a nerd" discussion focuses...

Is It True? Could Our Shower Curtains Really Be A Toxic Threat?

This story caught my eye the other day when I was reading our local paper. Is there anything that is safe for us in our everyday life? Must we always be on our toes? Is there anything that is safe to...

The Gatsby Hollywood - a solar-powered community

Green building is going Hollywood. The Gatsby Hollywood has announced it will be Metro L.A.’s first all solar-powered, green community. The development is under construction on the corner of...

Building Green with Bamboo

An in-depth focus on bamboo building, presented by Guest Blogger, Sam Small of Bamboo Technologies and Bamboo Living. Structural Bamboo is growing in it’s applications worldwide.  Bamboo is one of,...

genzyme center - building green globally

On 6-25-08 Genzyme hosted a web-based conference call with half a dozen bloggers to share insights on green building globally and environmental issues and concerns. I represented The Alternative...

Green Roof Gardens

Welcome to our newest Guest Blogger, David Lemberg. David is Director of Corporate Communications for HOLISTIC HOMES @ www.holistichampton.com, the lead-the-field Green Construction firm based in...

green building in bridgehampton - Holistic Homes

Who wouldn’t wish for a home built with holistic principles? A home designed to meet your needs, and built with environmentally sustainable practices. Such a home is being built in one of my...

tankless water heaters

Looking to save on your home energy bill while taking that hot shower? Think longterm. Investing in a tank-less water heater may involve more green up-front but you’ll be saving green in the...

Building an Eco House

What can’t be found on the Internet today? As the story goes, Lars Hundley of Clean Air Gardening (love that name), and architect Bryan Welty decided to collaborate on designing an entirely eco...

Drainbo - a natural drain cleaner

Why put nasty, toxic chemical drain cleaners into your plumbing and septic systems when Drainbo Natural Drain Cleaner can get the job done. Drainbo enlists a seven strain bacteria formula and the...

Trex - recyled wood and plastic deck material

Thinking of putting in a deck, patio or fencing in or around your humble estate? Consider using Trex composite deck material instead of toxic, treated lumber. Trex is a composite alternative wood...

Greenest Building on the Planet?

Fittingly named for Aldo Leopold, the Leopold center near Baraboo, WI, has been awarded 61 of 69 LEED points - more than any building so far - making it, apparently, the "greenest" building currently...