Pristine landscaping can be a serious hobby for some, but for most of us, it’s more of a chore. Constantly keeping the grass under control can take a lot of time and effort. Why not […]
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Best Water Filters
Having easy access to clean drinking water is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, the water that comes out of the tap isn’t always as clean as we would wish. Although there […]
Best Tankless Water Heater
The only way to ensure that you never run out of hot water is to install an on-demand, or tankless, water heater. Tankless water heaters heat the water as you need it so there is […]
Best Solar Refrigerator
As solar technology has improved, so have solar-powered products. Many appliances that used to be difficult to power with solar energy have been reinvented to make them more energy-efficient and solar-friendly. Refrigerators are a great […]
Best Swim Spas
Swimming is a full-body workout that improves posture and flexibility as well as increasing oxygen and blood circulation. The trouble is finding a place to swim. Not everyone has year-round beach access or space for […]
5 Awesome Houses You Won’t Believe Are Pre-Fab
Pre-fabricated homes are becoming more sophisticated by the second. Here are five amazing houses that you’d never guess were built in a factory.
Wind Power Draws Facebook To Iowa
“An abundance of wind-generated power” is chief of among the reasons Facebook will build a new data center in Iowa, the company said.
Island Near Seattle To Open Rare LEED Gold Museum
The nearly completed Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, near Seattle, will prove that it is possible to be a steward of both the arts and the environment at the same time.
Top 10 Eco-friendly Hotels In The U.S.
Want to avoid eco-guilt while relaxing at a luxurious hotel? Here are the top 10 eco-friendly hotels in the U.S.
Seattle Home Meets Aggressive Passivhaus Standards
Seattle’s Dwell Development says that the latest home in its Phase 4 micro-community, the first on-spec home in the Pacific Northwest to meet the strict Passivhaus standards for energy efficiency.
13 Ways Businesses Can Go Green Without Breaking The Bank
Over a dozen different ways for a mom and pop company to take a big bite out of their energy bill, and set an example for the entire community.
Rainbow House’s Passive Cert A First For Canada
A year after completion, the prefabricated, super-insulated Rainbow House in Whistler, B.C., became the first Canadian residence to be officially registered by the Passive House Institute.
LEED Goes To College: Top 10 New Campus Additions
Here’s a roundup of 10 innovative university and community college green building projects that made the grade with LEED certifications in the first few weeks of 2013.
Blu Homes Brings Prefab Dwellings To Hawaii
Blu Homes has partnered with Maui contractor Cutting Edge Development to begin delivery of its famous, energy-efficient prefab homes to the Aloha State later this year.