Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 01/28/2010
Although shared sewers and private septic tanks each have environmental pros and cons, septic systems place the responsibility for proper installation, maintenance and use on the individual. January... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 01/28/2010
The 3M Industrial Mineral Products Division has developed a patented, new breakthrough in energy efficient granule technology — next generation 3M Cool Roofing Granules. The new Premium 3M Cool... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 01/28/2010
Bill Banack doesn't fancy himself an environmental "fanatic," but his showers, dishwasher and washing machine all use renewable energy these days. The source: three slim solar panels perched atop his... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 01/27/2010
A home builder in California's Napa Valley is working on what he says will be the first retrofit in the state to be certified as a Passive House. When the work on the 1,800-square-foot home, which was... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 01/27/2010
Technology awards highlight outstanding building projects that incorporate elements of innovative building design. January 25, 2010, by ASHRAE Published by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Designers... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 01/27/2010
If you’re planning on pouring a concrete slab and wondering if a radiant heat system is right for you, this article may help to make a decision. The most common type of radiant heated slabs is the sl... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 01/26/2010
Imagine a life without heating bills — not exactly the stuff of John Lennon’s signature song, but still pretty nice. January 25, 2010, written by Rick Moon Published by the Journal Sentinel
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Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 01/26/2010
What a difference a year makes! The International Builders' Show, which opened last Tuesday in Las Vegas, planned to showcase a huge and glamorous New American Home, as it's done in years past. Inste... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 01/26/2010
Energy efficiency is a very important part of turning your home into the most efficient place that it can be. Cutting back on the amount of power that you use is going to not only be cheaper for you i... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 01/26/2010
Your choice of window treatment can greatly affect the energy efficiency of your home. Here are some tips on choosing the most energy efficient treatments. January 25, 2010, written by Richard... |