Tag: Recycled Materials
The Idea Farm: A Custom, Eco-Friendly Farmhouse
This custom home is a sophisticated blend of rustic and refinement. Everything about it was purposefully planned for a couple committed to living close to the earth and following a lifestyle of simplicity. Affectionately named “The Idea Farm,” for its innovation in sustainable building practices, this home was only the 2nd new home in Minnesota to receive a Gold Rating by MN GreenStar.
Read MoreBefore & After: Sustainable Condo Renovation
Depending on the year built, condominium buildings may be burdened by outdated or inefficient systems. And yet, they start out with two big gold stars on the list of sustainable design features: Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Land Use. Click through to see an inspiring transformation and learn strategic design tips for your next project.
Read MoreBlu Homes Premium Prefab
Blu homes are the architectural embodiment of premium prefab living. Built in half the time of conventional custom homes, Blu homes feature soaring ceilings, walls of glass ‘letting the outdoors in’, luxury quality finishes, and integrated high-performance technologies for convenient and comfortable living. Folding technology allows for more efficient building and shipping, preserving resources.
Read MoreCrossway Passive House: An Unbelievable “Eco-Arch” in the Countryside
Architect Richard Hawkes of Hawkes Architecture, renowned for his sustainable designs, built his family home in the English countryside using Passivhaus (passive house) techniques. The iconic feature of this pioneering house is a scarily thin soaring arched roof. Watch this video to see inside and learn more about this magnificent home.
Read MoreKodiak Steel Homes Recycled Steel
recycled steel: an eco-friendly alternative to structural wood frames Pound for pound, steel is by...
Read MoreHive Modular LEED Eligible Prefab Homes
Hive Modular does not have a working website or verified means of contacting them. This article is...
Read MoreNative Trails Sustainable Kitchen & Bathroom Products
High-quality kitchen and bathroom furniture, fixtures, and handcrafted home decor that makes a grand visual impression with a small ecological footprint.
Read MoreCould a Shipping Container Be Your Perfect Home? [Infographic]
In 1987, Philip Clark filed for a U.S. Patent for his method of turning shipping containers into...
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