by Dara Childs | Feb 15, 2012 | Sustainability
Resistant to Green Building because of Recycled Materials? Don’t Be! Our culture for many years now has fallen prey to the Ad Men on Madison Avenue, believing that new is always better, recycled or used items are for us to donate to the poor, and that most people... by Dara Childs | Jan 11, 2012 | Houston Area, Sustainability
The former Prudential Building, built in 1952 to be the company’s Southwest Headquarters, was imploded Sunday using high explosives. The building was scheduled to be taken down before 8:15 AM on Sunday, January 8. Fog and other conditions postponed the event until... by Dara Childs | Dec 21, 2011 | Energy and Sustainability, Healthy Home
You wouldn’t dream of not insulating the exterior walls of your home. You want to conserve as much energy as possible, and have your home as comfortable as you can. After all, it is your sanctuary from the world. Make certain your exterior walls are insulated well.... by Dara Childs | Dec 14, 2011 | Energy and Sustainability, Healthy Home
BIBS is simply a Blow-In-Blanket-System of using recycled fiberglass inside walls and attic spaces where there are no gaps in the floor boards or where the attic is sealed. Most green builders used spray in cellulose at one time for insulating walls and attics, but... by Dara Childs | Dec 12, 2011 | Energy and Sustainability, Houston Area, Sustainability
Green homebuilding concepts are often discussed among builders and city Supervisory Boards across the country when it comes to sustainable, eco- friendly low-to-moderate Income housing. The concepts in building this housing are rarely used, however, due to some Board...
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