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Heat and Cool Your House With A Geothermal Home System
What is geothermal heating and cooling, and what are the benefits? Geothermal heating/cooling systems are 300-600% more energy efficient than traditional systems. They use less energy even during the coldest winters, emit less CO2 into the atmosphere, and last longer. See how they are used and why one may be right for you.
Read MoreAn Eco-Spin on Today’s Top 10 Kitchen Trends
Both the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) took place virtually this year but were not short on well-designed products with enhanced functionality. Here’s an eco-spin on the 10 kitchen trends to keep in mind when building or renovating your eco-friendly kitchen.
Read MoreFrom Carbon Neutral to Carbon Positive: How Your Home Can Give Back to the Planet and You!
Carbon positive homes take the concept of carbon-neutral design one step further by producing more energy on-site than the building requires to operate — sending energy back to the grid and setting a new standard of sustainable living. We achieve carbon positive homes by building with low embodied carbon materials and creating an energy surplus under operation.
Read MoreA Nationwide Guide to Future-Proofing Your Home
The future may be uncertain, but the value of a home doesn’t have to be. In fact, building, renovation, and design can be done with adaptability in mind. Preparing for changes can lead to even greater lasting quality, renewability, higher resale value, and often, overall savings in price.
Read MoreDesign Strategies for Zero Energy Homes That Builders Will Thank You For
Your zero energy home design project will be smoother, less expensive and more successful, and builders will thank you, if you use these twelve strategies in the design process and detail them on your plans.
Read MoreGlobal Wellness Institute Releases Landmark Report “Build Well To Live Well”
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its much-anticipated report “Build Well To Live...
Read MoreHow to Design and Build a Sustainable Kitchen
This article was written by and originally appeared on the Undercover Architect. I first...
Read MoreA Sunny Sustainable Kitchen in Eagle Rock, CA
What makes this sunny, modern kitchen more sustainable than most? The counter-tops are made with...
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