Swales use nature to capture rainfall and control runoff and flooding with landscaping. Plus, “treating” runoff in this way prevents pollution in our waterways.
Healthy Home
We spend more than 90% of our time indoors, and average 16-18 hours a day at home. And recent science is telling us that living and work spaces have tremendous health impacts: affecting everything from immunity and cardiovascular disease to sleep and psychological wellbeing.
Sure, we’ve seen lots of attention and press around green buildings. But as much as we’ve learned about the impact of our homes on the environment, why are we only now considering the impact that our homes are having on human health? The healthy homes movement can be seen as parallel to green building strategies, but in reality, it’s the other half of the sustainability equation.
Enter Nature: Biophilic Design in Sustainable Home Decor
Luxury designer Margarita Bravo shows how to cherish Nature and to celebrate all it provides. Let nature nourish you with sustainable, biophilic home design.
Molekule: Sleep Soundly With The World’s First Molecular Air Purifier
After 20 years of research and development, a groundbreaking approach to clean air has arrived. Molekule breaks down harmful microscopic pollutants like allergens, mold, bacteria, viruses, and even airborne chemicals.
IAQ Testing Can Tell if Your Home Is Making You Sick
Indoor air quality testing and ongoing monitoring are the keys to safety, comfort, and peace of mind. Contractor Matt Hoots explains when to call in the pros.
Abandoning Gas for All-Electric Homes: The Future is Now
By eliminating natural gas appliances from our homes, and replacing them with efficient electric options, we contribute to better health for us all.
7 Green Building Trends Home Buyers Are Helping To Set
“Eco-friendly” is getting a chic makeover. From innovation in materials to major curb appeal to biophilia and bringing the outdoors in, these sustainable trends are leading the charge when home buyers are hunting for their next home.
A Food Forest Brings Nature and Bounty to Your Backyard
Can you find food, wildlife habitat, and beautiful, peaceful biodiversity in your own backyard? Yes! Create all that and more with your own food forest.
Is That Company Truly Committed to Sustainable Practices?
Are you wondering whether a company that claims sustainable practices lives up to your personal values? Here are a few companies across the spectrum that show how it can be done.
Attracting Wildlife with Ecocentric Landscaping
Even simple, small habitats nurture our winged and mutli-legged neighbors. See the beautiful and often thrilling joys of attracting wildlife to your yard.
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