American society must realign its values when it comes to house size. With builders over-building, buyers being taught to embrace excess, lenders focusing more on size than value, each link in the chain weakens the one that follows.
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Did you know the people of this world create 1.3 billion TONS of garbage each year? That’s the equivalent of over 3,000 Empire State Buildings! And guess who leads the pack? The United States. Part of the solution is to change our perspective. Maybe trash isn’t really garbage? These products prove that one man’s trash truly is another man’s treasure.
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Stuart had the foresight to create a mission statement to guide the project and says whenever they veered from it, they regretted it. Read his and create your own.
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Green building is booming and it’s revolutionizing every type of material, product, and technology related to home building, design, and renovation. Your options are getting better every year so if you’ve been waiting for the right time to build your dream green home, the time to do it is right now.
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It’s true! Research shows that green buildings have a hugely positive impact on the health (mental and physical) of the lucky people who live and work there. Going green means improving indoor air quality, making use of natural lighting, and using eco-friendly materials — all of which contribute to your happiness, health, and productivity.
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The bedroom is a place to rest and rejuvenate – and (hopefully) you’ll be spending many, many hours sleeping in yours. Above all else, this is the room that should promote health, well-being, and peace of mind. And here’s a happy thought: It’s possible to design an eco-friendly, healthy bedroom in any style, and on any budget.
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In 2005, Colorhouse was founded by artists who were looking for a premium paint that was safer for them and our planet. Their low odor paints have superior coverage and contain no VOCs (volatile organic compounds), no reproductive toxins, no chemical solvents, and no toxic fumes/HAPs-free.
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When EcoSteel client David Rifkind and his wife, Holly Zickler set out to build The Tin Box, they didn’t realize their project would become such a large public spectacle. This green design has since drawn the attention of neighbors and news channels alike; just one of many unintended consequences they have experienced by building their home from 100 percent recycled steel materials.
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