Trends: A Brighter Future
I believe LEDs are the way of the future. Low energy consumption and high light output make them very attractive.
A new light is about to break on the horizon of residential illumination: light emitting diodes, or LEDs. LEDs have been used for years in indicator, electronic readout, and signage applications, as well as in the theater industry. More recently, LEDs are increasingly used as architectural accents in high-end homes. But in the not-so-distant future, LED technology will conquer general home lighting, according to industry experts.
Green Tub and Shower Enclosures
Try these approaches for a stylish, eco-friendly tub and shower.
Understanding Passive Solar Heating and Cooling
Using energy from the sun to heat buildings is great for the environment and can cut your heating and cooling bills in half. With no pipes, pumps or motors, this method of heating and cooling is almost maintenance free, too. Better design and new technology make passive solar a wise choice for home heating and cooling. Read what three experts have to say about passive solar heating.
Can you tell me the pros/cons of concrete countertops?
Concrete countertops have some big benefits: They’re inexpensive and easy to install yourself. Check out the details here.
Green Blog Added
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Utility-Scale Solar Thermal Growing Fast
New utility contracts confirm that concentrating solar power is one of the fastest growing utility-scale, renewable energy sources in the country.
Use of Home Energy Rating Index Grows
The HERS Index, an energy rating system based on a straightforward scale that puts a net-zero home at zero and a basic code-built home at 100, has been adopted by a variety of programs that evaluate the environmental performance of homes.
We have an old garage and need to rebuild. Any ideas for making the project more green?
Here are some tips for making a new garage more environmentally friendly.
Top-Performing Pellet Stoves
High-efficiency pellet stoves from Quadra-Fire and Harman Stove Company offer heat from a renewable source with low particulate emissions.
USGBC to Outsource LEED Certification
The U.S. Green Building Council is conforming to international norms and scaling up certification capacity by handing off responsibility for certifying LEED buildings to its sister nonprofit organization, the Green Building Certification Institute.
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