Sunrooms have been much-advertised in areas where summer heat is oppressive and humid. Imagine the things you can do with the space inside a green built sunroom. These rooms are open to sunlight for as long as possible during the day, while controlled climate inside...
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...
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...
Texas Building Codes Going Green This Month! The New Year is upon us, and with that, usually there comes change. In Texas, that means that starting in January, building codes will go green. Many people fear that Texans will lose jobs to this initiative, but that is...
When considering the flooring in your new green home, consider these facts: • Bamboo flooring is sustainable. Bamboo grows to maturity much more quickly than other wood types. • Cork is also sustainable, and easily recyclable, so it would be simple to find...
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