sustainable - Part 38

Tour a 4,000 Square-Foot Passive House Near Ottawa

In this video, we meet Casey & Natasha, a conscious couple who built a passive solar home near Ottawa, Ontario. In addition to orienting their house to face south, they installed overhangs that block the sun to keep it cool during summer months and allow the sun to enter and heat the house during winter months. They also installed a 10 kW solar system that sells clean electricity back to the grid.

Tour a Stunning, LEED Platinum Hillside Home

On a steep lot that was initially considered to be unbuildable, a dedicated team of design professionals produced the first LEED-certified-Platinum home in Marin County, California. Nice trick. But how did they do it? Like good magicians, the team took care to keep the backstage machinery well out of the spotlight.

Nanoleaf Smart and Ultra-Efficient LED Lighting

LED lighting is highly energy-efficient, saving money on electricity bills and reducing carbon emissions at the same time. Energy.gov states that residential LEDs — especially ENERGY STAR-rated products — use at least 75% less energy, and last 25 times longer, than incandescent lighting.

What Forestry Labels Really Mean [Infographic]

When you see a wood product that is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council or the Sustainable...

Composit Recycled Wood Kitchen Cabinets

Composit recycled wood cabinets are the perfect combination of stunning aesthetics and eco-green appeal. With product collections for every space and every style and non-toxic, recycled materials, Composit recycled wood kitchen cabinets are the perfect addition to any eco-friendly kitchen.