In 2010, the first Green Capital of Europe was announced. The winner was Stockholm, Sweden.
Stockholm, Sweden: Green Capital of Europe
July 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fomo Offers Education and Products to Increase Building Energy Efficiency
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The University of Fomo is an online foam education program for the proper use and sellers of green polyurethane foam and its products. The company was founded in 1975 and besides being an educational service for the architectural and construction industries it also serves as a provider of products such as spray foam, pour-in place sealants, adhesives and accessories.
Green Building 101: How Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Can be a Solution to the Housing Market Crisis
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The U.S. housing market, like most of the economy currently, is a bit of a mess. One thing that can help get you a better loan is applying for an Energy Efficient or Energy Improvement Mortgage (EEM). The energy-efficient nature of the house is also a big plus for a variety of reasons, the obvious being money saved on monthly energy bills.
Besides that, however, having an energy-efficient home also increases its resale value substantially. Most importantly, however, an energy-efficient home is much better for the environment and the planet. So with an EEM you can save yourself some money and more easily afford a nicer home, all while also doing your part to help the Earth.
Straw Bale Homes Offer Energy-Efficient and Cost-Effective Remedy for the UK Government
July 28, 2011 By 3 Comments
We all know the story of the three little pigs. The first pig who made his house made with straws got eaten by the big bad wolf. However, for homeowners and builders, homes built with straw bales may have redeeming qualities of being energy-efficient and cost-effective. It has become such an attractive green building material that even the UK government believe it has the potential to bale out the economic crisis felt even abroad.
“A typical straw bale wall is roughly three times as efficient as conventional framing,” says Andrew Morrison, owner of Straw Bale Innovations. “Over the life of a typical thirty year mortgage, this superior insulation can reduce energy costs by up to 75%, saving money and vital natural resources.”
AquaCity Poprad: A Water Park and Resort That is Environmentally Friendly
July 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
As temperatures climb higher and the summer sun shines brighter, many people look for a well-deserved vacation destination. Water parks are a high demand attraction and a costly one to the environment in most cases. But one water park is as entertaining as it is environmentally friendly. It is AquaCity Poprad in Poprad, Slovakia. This [...]
