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Being eco-friendly is getting easier every day as green experts come up with new ways to be green. One important way to go green is the green driveway. Modern Exterior by Santa Monica Architects & Designers Kanner Architects – CLOSED How does it work? You may be wondering how a driveway can be green, but if […]

Zero-carbon buildings are buildings that produce no net carbon emissions. In short, these buildings produce carbon emissions because of their occupants, but the emissions are offset using methods ranging from reforestation to carbon credits, or even investments in renewable energy. Please consider the economic benefits of zero-carbon buildings: Since zero-carbon buildings are better insulated than […]

Mountain home style designs often have a specific aesthetic value. Big albeit simple gable roofs imitate the shape of mountains while at the same time shedding snow and rain. Huge, tree-like timbers are normally used to hold up these roofs. All of the aforementioned rest on local stone constructed into chimneys, plinths, and foundations. Metal […]

A natural looking home doesn’t have to be a log cabin or a traditional space. In fact, incorporating natural elements into your more contemporary home is relatively easy and can create a wonderful contrast to the structured look of most modern home designs. Use these tips from Trilogy Partners to help you add a bit […]

After building your Colorado dream home, odds are you have leftover building materials you may not know how to properly dispose of. Here are some tips on what to do with your remaining materials: Eclectic Landscape by Portland Landscape Architects & Designers Gardens by Jeffrey Bale via Houzz Tiles – Tiles can be used as coasters or […]

When it comes to making your bathroom a more eco-friendly place, finding ways to conserve water isn’t the only thing that you can do. In addition to installing low-flow faucets, why not install an eco-friendly bathroom sink as well? The following are some of the more environmentally friendly sink options you can choose from: Modern […]

Singapore is known for many things from their vibrant food culture to their rich multi-cultural heritage to their high-tech industry. To add to their list, Singapore is leading the way in Asia in terms of green building. This shouldn’t surprise anyone since Singapore Island only covers 85 square miles and is one of the most […]

In many cases, you don’t have to make huge, dramatic changes to your home in order to make it more environmentally friendly. These small changes can help you earn a top green building rating without rebuilding your entire home. Midcentury Living Room by Carmel Architects & Designers Studio Schicketanz via Houzz Choose double-pane glass windows, which help […]

Green villages are catching on rapidly these days, and for many reasons. Whether it’s in urban or suburban areas, the aim is to make sustainable practices part of the neighborhood’s daily life. Here are a few of the main reasons why eco-villages are trending: Eclectic Exterior by Providence Architects & Designers Union Studio, Architecture & Community […]