Mesothelioma Awareness Leading to a Green Paradigm

While the federal government continues with its stand still policy in regards to the banning of asbestos, ... insulation materials. Improper insulation was used in millions of homes throughout the twentieth ... sustainable insulation options as alternatives, such as: cellulose, which is a popular green insulation [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 17:00:40

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Insulation Grants Welcomed

Earlier in the year, Cllr Mick O’Connell (FG) was critical of the delays around making the Insulation Grants available ... towards the costs of upgrading implemented measures such as wall insulation through Sustainable Energy ... the contractors employed are also welcome. They will ensure that the works are of high quality.” [more...]

Date: 2009-03-29 10:19:56

‘Warm homes bill’ blocked by the Government

Despite broad support, David Heath’s Fuel Poverty Bill is talked out by the Government and fails to pass its second reading Liberal Democrat MP ... of a basket of measures, including insulation and sustainable energy. Essentially it would require hard [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 06:57:15

‘Warm homes bill’ blocked by the Government

Despite broad support, David Heath’s Fuel Poverty Bill is talked out by the Government and fails to pass its second reading Liberal Democrat MP ... of a basket of measures, including insulation and sustainable energy. Essentially it would require hard [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 22:25:11

Home Insulation Review

The Council's Sustainable Development Select Committee, which I've chaired for the past two years ( ... Building Regulation duties around home insulation are enforced on properties still to be built ... an in-depth review on home insulation in the borough. (Regular readers may be noticing a recurring theme here [more...]

Date: 2009-04-02 16:05:00

Richard Dreyfuss Taking Dream Home Off-Grid

Yet another celebrity is planning on taking their living space off-grid! ... in sustainable design, to mold the renovation using computer-monitored solar panels and foil insulation. On-site water storage and sustainable landscaping is also expected to significantly reduce water [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 16:08:24

New Listing Alert!

We are pleased to exclusively represent the Sacramento area's first sustainably designed industrial building ... ) for the walls Insulated slab Cool Roof Membrane for the flat roof Multiple Layer Radiant Barrier Insulation (similar to the kind used by NASA in insulating space craft) Hydronic heated floors [more...]

Date: 2009-03-19 15:57:00

ICC-ES SAVE Program Announces Sustainability Claim

A renewable-based foam insulation and air barrier material using castor oil is the first product to successfully complete the International Code ... spray-applied cellular polyurethane foam plastic insulation. The report verifies the minimum amount [more...]

Date: 2009-03-16 04:01:00

U.K. Gov. Reaps $81 M in First Auction of CO2 Permits

click to view video » [ ... Content in Fiberglass Insulation, Cuts Energy Use, CO2 Manufacturing Global Recycling Standard [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 19:56:52

Will the Economic Stimulus Package lead to Bad Energy Improvements?

When I started this blog, my intention was to provide information about various ways and products to improve the sustainability, ... improvements have been made to the house such as additional insulation or high efficiency windows ... if not planned with the “whole house” in mind, could lead to some serious “unintended consequences” [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 17:51:33

Truro Residence: Contemporary Sustainable Architecture

Located on the beach of Cape Cod, the Truro Residence is an astonishing energy-efficiency home with an amazing sea view ... of foam insulation that tries to keep everything under control. Stylish and sustainable, the Truro [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 20:00:13

What I did while I was lost in equation

Powered by Poop: Turning waste into wealth in a sustainable Iceland. Introduction: Everyone poops ... the tank and a layer of insulation outside to maintain [more...]

Date: 2009-03-13 18:26:00

Ecobuild 2009: not just solar panels and recycling

LandARK Panorama, by ZEDFactory This week sees the fifth outing for Ecobuild , the biggest event dedicated to sustainable design, ... panels, ground source heat pumps and heat exchange units. Environmentally friendly insulation [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 16:46:29

The importance of embodied CO2

You might have heard people say that a Hummer is more environmentally friendly than a Prius ... of operational CO2! This means that even for most environmentally sound and sustainable buildings ... . So what can be done? We need windows to provide a high level of insulation, concrete is needed [more...]

Date: 2009-03-19 15:13:28

The Alchemy of Turning Toxic Waste into Homes

Some people have an incredibly creative ability to make a pretty sweet lemonade out of very, very rotten lemons ... power plants on Navajo and Hopi land. Not cool. Not a sustainable industry or healthy for the residents ... has an R-factor of 35, providing excellent insulation, perfectly suited for homes utilizing passive solar [more...]

Date: 2009-03-14 19:00:09

Kohler LivingHome, a prefabricated and sustainable house by KieranTimberlake

LivingHomes® , a developer of modern, sustainably designed, prefabricated homes, has partnered with Kohler Co ... siding, recycled glass tiles, blown-in insulation, high-performance windows with recycled frames, water- [more...]

Date: 2009-03-22 16:30:13

Net Zero Energy House Produces its Own Power

In scenic East Montpeilier, Vermont, a 2,500 square foot home stands as a solid example of sustainable construction. From its geothermal heating system and comfy radiant floor heating, to its foam-based insulation and triple-glazed windows, this home and its owners are energy efficient. The homeowners take [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 19:08:49

Jotun Paints highlights unique eco-friendly products at ‘Urban Waterfronts 2008’

Eco-friendly emulsion and coating products offered for sustainable waterfront development November 18, 2008: Jotun Paints, ... . Jotashield Thermo is the only paint classified as an insulator. Its solar reflective system is specially formulated to provide thermal insulation [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 11:26:19

Reinventing Modular Housing as Green

A “New Old Green Modular” house from New World Home is built with features like sustainable lumber, Energy-Star rated roofs, rainwater capture, ... representatives note: Higher energy efficiency due to the extra insulation and tighter, less draft-prone seams [more...]

Date: 2009-02-11 11:23:20

Repeating the Message Again, Again, Again....

The message may get repetitive, but it will continue to be delivered. The world can’t build its way to sustainability ... that virtually any older or historic house can become more energy-efficient without losing its character ... shade and insulation. Older wooden windows perform very well when properly weatherized — [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 12:52:00

Eco Architecture: EcoCoons – Green housing for jungle lovers

ecocoons1_WTrlx_69 Eco Factor: Sustainable treehouses have minimal impact on trees and the environment ... : With no energy generation systems in place, we doubt the insulation of a structure as light and open [more...]

Date: 2009-02-03 11:19:22

Real Estate Green Living Tips: Save money with a sustainable home

By Jeff Adolph Ask a Realtor Reducing the amount of materials and energy required to build or maintain a home can help to ... : Construction Methods The use of recycled materials; formaldehyde-free insulation, nontoxic ... employing OVE practices use less lumber and achieve higher insulation values without compromising [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 00:24:15

SUSTAINABLE HOMES

New  Eco-Friendly Plans Big news at Houseplans.com this week is the debut of plans by award-winning solar environmental architect David Wright, ... to heat and cool thanks to walls made of structural insulated panels (SIPs). It’s also easy to personalize because the panels can be clad in a variety of  finishes from corrugated metal to stucco [more...]

Date: 2009-03-20 01:56:02

Orchid Polythene

by Elijah Jordan Most of the orchids we cultivate originate from cloud forest regions, both in the old world and the new; ... sustaining a healthy plant far above the ground. Maintaining this atmosphere in the orchid house requires ... a day in hot sunny weather. There are two main areas where insulation can be beneficial [more...]

Date: 2009-03-22 08:50:23

The Big Misunderstanding: Why We Don’t Need to Save the Planet

Okay, it’s been bugging me for too long. It’s time to get this out of my system, so get ready for a rant ... of sustainable actions goes on and on. Saying the green movement is about saving the planet bothers ... . Recycling, solar power, composting, eco-tourism, straw bale buildings, insulation, eco-centers, CFLs [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 04:56:00

92% Of Organizations Working To Make Facilities More Sustainable

Sustainability is Not a Color - Sustainability is Transparent. Greenbuild Conference News Roundup Green Consumers Have Different Purchasing Motives Emissions ‘Green Car Of the Year’ Unveiled Owens Ups Recycled Content in Fiberglass Insulation, Cuts [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 23:38:34

Oregon Home LeapFrogs Competition With 100% Sustainable Wood

The rewards of building green are many, but they often come with some frustrations on the side ... of Green Hammer, estimated that the use of FSC wood only added 1-2% to the cost of the project (via ... of insulation; Rainwater catchment system with purification that provides 100% of the home’ [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 16:47:23

Santa Fe Sustainability with Solar

Solarsmith, a green building firm out of Santa Fe, New Mexico, recently helped Betsy Armstrong and Richard Barr build an eco-friendly, ... are double framed with a two inch layer of closed cell insulation foam outside, creating an air pocket [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 23:04:00

2008 AIA|DC Chapter Awards - Sustainable Features in Boundary Waters Cabin

AIA | DC 2008 Awards The American Institute of Architects, DC chapter selected 37 projects for design awards on September 19, 2008 ... 9°F and where 300 is not uncommon. Hyper efficient Icynene spray foam insulation is in the walls, ceilings [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 16:49:31

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