The Advantages and Appropriate Use of Light Straw Clay
Of the many natural wall systems to choose from, there are many reasons to choose a light straw...
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What is a Natural Pond?
The term natural pond can be defined on several levels. On a very basic level, a natural pond is...
Don’t Add Beneficial Bacteria to Your Pond
The beneficial bacteria sold in stores are natural bacteria that are found in every pond; there is...
What’s the Tipping Point for Home Battery Storage with Solar?
It turns out that the price of storage batteries themselves may be more influential than...
Dry Basements Depend on Durable Vapor Barriers That Isolate Slabs
To prevent cracks, and head off mold and rot in finished basements, a sturdy vapor barrier is still...
With Radiant Floor Heating Systems, Thermal Mass is not the Answer
High mass radiant is an outdated technology. The secret to performance, comfort and energy savings...
Embodied Carbon and Operational Carbon
The Climate Impact of Our Buildings. There is a particular urgency regarding the climate impact of...
Sustainable Ranch Renovation Keeps Mid-Century Style
Visible changes blended with hidden additions make this home sustainable from top to bottom. Photos...
5 Factors for Creating a Framework for Municipal Resiliency
Resiliency is a concept that should be top of mind for city planners, city councils, residents and...
Ground Freezing is Environmentally Friendly Shoring Option
Company’s shoring technique saves time and costs in construction projects. SoilFreeze is the only...
Central Vacuum Systems: Not Just for New Homes
Almost one-third of all central vacuums sold in the United States are installed in existing homes...
Pros and Cons of Earthen Masonry Heating Systems
As an alternative to straight up passive solar design, super-efficient masonry heaters may make...
LEDs Are Challenging Reliance on Planned Product Obsolescence
There's nothing green about planned obsolescence of any building product. LEDs force manufacturers...
