In the building and remodeling industry, the incorporation of sustainable features is a must. Not only are consumers demanding it now more than ever, but the environmental effects are beyond necessary. Alex Wilson, founder of Environmental Building News outlines three of the green building trends that he sees becoming more important in 2012: Water scarcity:... [Read more...]

Good news! The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released a new report with findings that support the practice of renovating older/existing buildings instead of demolishing and building from scratch. Researchers compared the environmental affects of renovation and those of demolition/new construction for six building typologies in Atlanta, Chicago,... [Read more...]

It's been proven time and time again in recent years that investing in a green, sustainable home can save you money and improve your quality of life. But how? Below are four eco-friendly ways that you won't regret going green at home, according to the experts at EcoHome Magazine: Energy-efficiency: This is probably the most widespread way to go green.... [Read more...]

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