Green Website To Educate Contractors

A new website has been established to help contractors learn more about green building practices.  Comprehensive information regarding the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system for green buildings will be posted at GreenContractors.us.  Greenerbuildings has the full story here.

Tiles of Art

We found a few more places where artisan tile can be found. Ceramic tile has several environmentally friendly characteristics. It’s made from natural, often local ingredients; is durable and long-lasting; does not emit VOCs; and sometimes contains recycled content. Keep in mind though that kiln firing of tile is energy intensive. […]

Tiles of Art, Perfect for Your Craftsman Style Home

Looking for something more exciting than plain old ceramic tile for your backsplash? Beautiful, hand-made artisan tile can create a unique accent on a wall, backsplash, or fireplace surround. Motawi Tileworks, of Ann Arbor Michigan, specializes in making tiles inspired by early 20th century style. Their latest collection, due out at the end […]

Planet in Peril Conclusion

Anyone who watched the conclusion of the CNN documentary, “Planet in Peril”, last night, would come away more enlightened on what is happening to this world we inhabit. There still may be some debate over what or whom is causing it, how fast it will continue to happen, and how detrimental to life on this […]

German University Wins Solar Decathlon

In a previous post we wrote about The Solar Decathlon, a competitive event that takes place annually on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.. It enables colleges from around the world to exhibit solar powered homes built by its students. This year’s winner is Technische Universität Darmstadt of Germany. The low-tech appearance […]

Wake-Up Call: Planet in Peril

Well, anyone who watched the first half of the new CNN documentary, “Planet in Peril”, surely had their eyes opened wide. Last night, the footage concentrated on the effects that overpopulation and species loss has on our environment. It was quite unnerving. You might think it’s bad now, but by the year […]

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