Conserving Resources at Architectural Trade Shows

Trade show exhibitors are notorious for producing all kinds of promotional materials, but one company, Draper, is making a concerted effort to conserve resources at the upcoming LightFair, NeoCon, Construct and Green Buildings New York events.

New Orleans: A Growing Market for Green Collar Jobs

The rebuilding efforts in New Orleans have resulted in an increased demand for workers trained in sustainable design and building. It turns out that Hurricane Katrina opened the doors for eco-friendly construction which not only benefits the environment, but also the town’s workforce.

Clean Power from the Garbage Dump?

The rotting garbage in our landfills produces methane, a greenhouse gas that is 21 times worse than carbon dioxide. But on the bright side, that methane gas can be utilized to generate clean energy. The world’s annual dumping of 1.6 billion tons of trash is a sustainable source of power!

NAHB Presents 2008 Green Development Award

The National Association of Home Builders recently presented its National Green Development of the Year Award to non-profit Thistle’s Blue Vista green and affordable new home development in Longmont, Colorado.

Saving Rain

Here in southeastern Pennsylvania, we’ve had a significant amount of rainfall lately and it makes me think about where all that water is going. Our stormwater systems have been overflowing at times and there have been flooding issues along the Delaware River and low-lying areas. Stormwater runoff from impervious paved surfaces is also a […]

ReVamped Creations Make Great Bags

It’s true that you can usually find an eco-friendly alternative to just about anything these days, and purses are no exception. If you’re searching for a unique, handmade bag made of recycled and reclaimed materials, look no further than ReVamped Creations.
With good design in mind, the owner of this small enterprise, offers beautiful and […]

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