Wanted: Green Homes

If you’re one of the fortunate residents of “The Land of Enchantment” who’s living in a sustainably-built home, the 9th annual Green Built Tour New Mexico wants you to open your doors to the public this spring.

Get Earth Plastered!

If you’re looking for a special finish for your lifeless walls, clay plaster may be the answer. It’s a great, cost-effective alternative to gypsum, cement, acrylic, and lime plasters and has the added benefit of providing the wall color too. This natural, non-toxic finish is easy to apply and results in walls that have [...]

Free Green Design Expo

This spring, why not add the fifth annual “Alternative Building Materials and Design Expo” to your agenda? It’s there that you’ll be able to enjoy “green” seminars and over 150 exhibits. This year’s event will also include a green buildings tour throughout the city of Santa Monica, California.
Visit the Expo’s website for more [...]

Energy Star Skylights, the Brightest of the Bunch

Skylights are a definite plus, especially in dark spaces, but not all of them are created equally. Since they receive direct sun during the summer and have to manage greater differences in indoor and outdoor temperatures in winter, being energy efficient is an important attribute. Plus, you’ll save money by keeping your heated [...]

EcoBuild Dates Announced

The annual conference of EcoBuild America and AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) Science & Technology will be held this year from May 19-22 in Anaheim, California. According to EcoBuild.com, It is for all professionals involved in sustainable design, green building, high-performance solutions and the science and technology for architecture, engineering and construction - from [...]

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