Category Archives: Sustainability
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Nov
Nov
Originally published on CleanTechnica Builders seeking a net-zero energy home showcase can look to BuiltGreen’s zHome townhome complex in Issaquah, Washington. White paper released According to a BuiltGreen white paper, the zHome development is the first net-zero energy townhome complex in the US, a project meant to spur the market toward deep green housing for the average…
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Oct
Oct
A sustainable house in Sweden produces food instead of waste. Built from a re-purposed Swedish barn, it grows its own fruits and vegetables for inhabitants.
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Sep
Sep
The Australian government has begun making free sustainable home designs for single family homes available online. The plans showcase modern, sustainable designs featuring a large main bedroom with a generous walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. There is also an open plan living and kitchen area with cathedral ceilings, bathroom and laundry. The flexible, functional floor plans are available in…
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Aug
Aug
Having been interested in tiny houses for a while now, I continue to be pleasantly surprised by new developments in the movement. One of the more recent developments in the many uses for tiny houses is making permanent housing the first, most crucial part of a comprehensive strategy to help counteract homelessness. Home ownership is…
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Jun
Jun
Architect Michael Green has propose a 35 story wood skyscraper for the Reinvent Paris design competition. The tower’s bike paths and green space would resemble the High LIne Park in New York City.
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May
May
Wood building materials are sustainable and renewable. They use less energy to make than concrete or steel and create a healthy indoor environment.
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Apr
Apr
Ever dreamed of being a part of the landed gentry? Â Here’s your chance. Â For less that $50 you can purchase a small plot of land in Scotland, which entitles you to use the title of Laird (landowner), Lord, or Lady! Â The good thing is, the land is preserved in its natural state and you can…
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Apr
Apr
A new infographic shines a spotlight on 12 sustainable building designs from around the world and gives details about why each was chosen.
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Mar
Mar
The Center for Sustainable Landscapes at the Phipps Conservatory has met the Living Building Challenge, the highest award for sustainability in the world.
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Mar
Mar
Sustainability was one of the key considerations in the design of the Sydney Opera House, which was built to last 250 years.
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