Category — Green Resources

Built on beachside in wooden structure, this pavilion is so unique. This house built for writer, and of course, from the location through interior designed appropriated for writer. Just look at the site, so calm and fully inspiration atmosphere. The writer without library? Impossible, isn’t it? So there is huge library with built in cabinet [...]

Located at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, this building has been recognized locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally for its exemplary sustainable and green design strategies.  Called as The Hawaii Gateway Energy Center. The NELHA Hawaii Gateway Energy Center (HGEC) is a sustainable, zero-net energy multi-use facility that engages in various distributed and renewable energy research, generation, [...]

Designed in glittering crystal shape, this shelter demonstrates state of the art technology. All the façade and load-bearing elements as well as the interior partition walls are the results of computer-aided design and computer-integrated manufacturing in a way that material consumption and transport weight are reduced to an absolute minimum. This innovative production technology facilitates [...]

Switch to natural cleaners that you can make yourself. You can plan it during house plans design. They are less expensive than store-bought cleaners and ?clean just as well and are safer for your family and pets. All you need is a ready supply of white vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda, borax and essential oils [...]

In terms of energy efficiency, microwaves are better than toaster ovens; toaster ovens are better than regular ovens. Reduce cooking energy by as much as 80 percent.
Unplug! Just keeping your cell phone, TV, and DVD players plugged in wastes 5 percent of all the energy ?Americans use each year.
Replace those traditional incandescent bulbs if you [...]

The Museum of Science and Industry collaborated with Jacobs/Ryan Associates Landscape Architects, the University of Illinois Extension and Openlands to develop a native and sustainable site landscape for the Smart Home. (read previous post and see the pics about smart home here)
From the ground up to the roof, the Smart Home landscape design demonstrates an [...]

This housing is located in the suburbs of Milton Keynes, north of London. Taking up a government challenge in 2005, the architects have pushed pre-fab concepts to a new level, creating energy-efficient, affordable apartments that dramatically lower construction costs. Oxley Woods designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and developed by George Wimpey win Housing [...]

Recycle! It’s really easy and makes a huge difference. Recycling just one aluminum soda can saves enough energy to power your TV for three hours. The energy saved from recycling one glass bottle could power a 100-watt bulb for four hours!
If every American recycled the morning newspaper, 41,000 trees would be saved and six million [...]

Seems, this village had fulfill our factors when we choose to buy house, green house, eco-friendly building, and fantastic neighborhood or eco community concept.
Built by Living Villages, the site has friendly atmosphere, because the residents can enjoy a protected, shared space and children can play safely. The houses are built to the most modern of [...]

Biodegradable
A product or material made from plant or animal material that, after usage, is broken down quickly by other living organisms. Eco-tip: Biodegradable products are better for the environment compared to their plastic counterparts, and many biodegradable alternatives are now available such as plastic bags, servingware, etc.
Bioswale
A pocket or indentation in the ground [...]