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How to Find a Green Home |
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Finding a green home is getting to be easier as more people are becoming aware of the benefits of green living for their health as well as for the Earth. There are a few things to look for and ask when you are in the market for a green home. |
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Green Retirement Communities |
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EnviroCitizen.org has found that generation "Y" is not the only community of people joining the green movement! Young and old alike are becoming more eco-conscious; even senior citizens are trying to live greener. Unfortunately, searches for green retirement communities generally only turn up developments with green in their titles, though they're not green at all. |
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Green Retirement Blogs: The Green Geezer and More |
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Blogging became popular in younger crowds almost overnight. Some well-known personalities such as Robert Kennedy Jr. and Al Gore later began creating environmental blogs, using their popularity to spread the word about green efforts. Seniors who are active in the environment are also putting blogs up on the internet to help others see environmental matters through the author's eyes and even learn something new. |
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Green Rentals Overseas |
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Finding a green rental home is a feat in itself, but if you are moving overseas, where the standards may be different, it can be even trickier. EnviroCitizen.org has found that there are ways to tell if you are in an environmentally-conscious place. |
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Green Homes Safe for Elderly |
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Our homes are a place where we should feel safe. When it comes to seniors, this is especially important as mobility is limited. The concept of a universal home is gaining popularity for seniors, allowing them the flexibility to tailor them to their changing needs. |
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Folsom/Dore Apartments- San Francisco, CA |
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Folsom/Dore Apartments- San Francisco, CASan Francisco has always been a trendy city. It has recently been setting trends in regards to green initiatives as well. The Folsom /Dore apartments are a perfect example of this with their ultra-modern architecture. This building is a LEED certified building that has won many awards: 2007 Award of Excellence. |
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Emerald- Chicago, IL |
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In the Windy City, green rental units are becoming more prevalent. Emerald is as green as the stone after which it was named. The building is a wonderful place to live and a great example of a fine, green residence. Emerald was designed with people's health and the Earth in mind. |
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An Overseas Example in Dubai: Green Communities in Motor City |
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Dubai is a city that has become world renowned for its appeal to tourists. The Motor City development, based in Dubai, is based on a motor-sport theme and includes residential units, business towers, motor-sports facilities, retail and a theme park. |
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DosVesta, Oregon |
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DosVesta is in a Portland neighborhood that has caught EnviroCitizen.org's attention. This home fits right in with its green surroundings. The multitude of green touches attest to the amount of thought and effort that was put into this design. |
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Broadstone Centreport, Texas |
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Located in Northern Texas, Broadstone Centreport is an eco-friendly apartment community built to Green Built North Texas's energy-efficient standards, a regional set of green building guidelines. Broadstone has the convenience of apartment living combined with single family home features and spacious interiors. |
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Bluebird 58- Portland, OR |
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Bluebird 58 is a unique living environment located in Portland that offers clean, healthy, low-impact living in the Pacific Northwest. The property is uniquely located at the end of a quiet street directly adjacent to a large city-owned agricultural preserve. This brings a nice blend of urban life with the country for the urbanite who wishes for something a little different. |
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Best Communities to Find Green Rentals |
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EnviroCitizen.org has found that finding a green place to live is no small feat. It can be hard to find the optimal place by sorting fact from fiction. We have reviewed a few places that are worth considering if you are looking for a green rental. |
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Green Housing Developments: Seeing Green Change All Across the Country |
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EnviroCitizen.org is pleased to see just how far we've come when it comes to green housing. Ten years ago, there were only a handful of green homes and buildings. A few individuals decided to go off the grid, but the resources available were limited at best and typically non-existent. |
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Is Affordable, Green Housing an Oxymoron? |
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EnviroCitizen.org would answer "no" to this question. There is a common misconception about green home features. Many tend to think that green options are more expensive, most likely because such features can be seen as extravagant. |
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Pringle Creek Community: Going Green in Every Aspect of Living |
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EnviroCitizen.org is always looking for new, exciting, eco-friendly communities to research and become better acquainted with. Pringle Creek Community is one such community that recently caught our attention.Pringle Creek Community is one of the most sustainable communities in the United States. |
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Going Green While Helping Renters Become Owners: Host Development |
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HOST Development is a unique program the EnviroCitizen.org came across that provides potential homebuyers with assistance in buying a home. They focus primarily on potential homebuyers that are low to moderate income families and individuals, as well as families and individuals with credit problems or other special circumstances. |
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The Navy Yard at Noisette: Going Green Never Looked So Good |
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The Navy Yard at Noisette, located in North Charleston, South Carolina, is a residential, industrial, commercial and recreational area that is being transformed into a sustainable community. The Navy Yard originally acted as a dry-dock when it opened in 1909, and served as a ship production plant through World War II. |
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The Issaquah Urban Village: Green and Great |
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The Issaquah Urban Village is a model community that thrives on two basic ideas: community and sustainability. Located in Issaquah, Washington, the Issaquah Urban Village was unique to EnviroCitizen.org because it combines a convenient, urban lifestyle with parks, open space, trails and forest. |
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A Conservation Community: Prairie Crossing |
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EnviroCitizen.org recently became acquainted with yet another eco-conscious community. Prairie Crossing is known as the Conservation Community, and for good reason! Located in Grayslake, Illinois, Prairie Crossing was created to conserve open land, increase the availability of local transit and encourage its residents to take part in an eco-friendly lifestyle. |
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The Stapleton Community: A Green Community at Its Best |
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EnviroCitizen.org is excited and intrigued by the number of eco-friendly communities that are sprouting up all over the country. The Stapleton Community, located in Denver, Colorado, is an amazing example of a sustainable community. |
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The Mueller Village: Austin is Going Green |
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In many ways, Austin, Texas is a very progressive city. It was rated as the second best city to live in by Money Magazine in 2006 and MSN rated it the Greenest City in America. Austin, the capital of Texas, has received a lot of praise and attention for the city’s overall attitude in recent years. |
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Intervale Green: Helping Women and the Environment |
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Quite often green building is viewed as the kind of thing that only wealthy Americans take part in. If you hear someone claiming that sustainable designs are only for the rich, they’ve probably never heard of Intervale Green. EnviroCitizen.org did a bit of research and discovered that it is the biggest affordable housing, multi-family high-rise that is Energy Star certified. |
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The Hazards of Conventional Low Income Housing and What They're Doing About It |
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EnviroCitizen.org has gotten the impression that the average American probably sees green choices as being more expensive. Many argue that organic food and clothing is too costly. Many people also argue that green energy alternatives such as solar panels are far too expensive for the average person to afford. |
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The Green Community Initiative |
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The Green Community Initiative by Enterprise Community Partners is a very progressive idea which recently came to EnviroCitizen.org’s attention. It is the first national green building program for affordable housing. |
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Greenbridge Condominiums: Making Sustainability Work |
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Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, EnviroCitizen.org believes that Greenbridge Condominiums will be a model for conscious living. The college town of Chapel Hill was named the Most Livable City in America by the National Mayors Conference in May 2009. |
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Green, Low Income Housing: Stone Way Apartments |
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Stone Way Apartments, located in Seattle, Washington, is a great example of low-income housing that is also green. This is an important combination of qualities. When it comes to low-income housing, families and individuals have often been forced to live in housing that reflected a low standard, but EnviroCitizen.org has discovered that it’s all starting to change! |
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Stanford University Makes Their Student Housing Green Through Simple Steps |
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Stanford University's student housing is a perfect example of how going green really is quite simple! Through a few simple steps anyone can reduce their environmental impact and these steps make a big difference. With four million square feet of student housing, Stanford University has made quite a commitment to going green! |
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University of California at Irvine's Green Room: An Example of Green Student Living |
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EnviroCitizen.org recently discovered that the University of California at Irvine is doing something different as far as universities go. It's similar to a Parade of Homes event, where you can go and tour homes to get ideas for your own. That's pretty much what the University of California at Irvine is doing, only they're doing it dorm-room style. |
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Matthew Pace and His Feasibility Study in Green Luxury Student Housing |
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In September 2007, Matthew Pace submitted his thesis to obtain his Master of Science degree in Real Estate Development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business in 2001 from Pepperdine University, Pace set out to make a difference. |
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Leading by Example: Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter |
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Sustainable, green building is growing in popularity and practice around the world. Green building utilizes a lot of concepts. Energy efficiency is often at the top of the list, followed by the use of some sort of green materials, such as recycled or sustainable materials. |
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Highlighting a Green Building: Gish Family Apartments |
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The Gish Family Apartments, located in San Jose, California, are a wonderful example of what good we can do for our neighbors. This group of apartments collectively forms a special needs housing development with over 75,000 square feet of space. |
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Elliott Homes |
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In Roseville, California, EnviroCitizen.org discovered that Elliott Homes is currently selling new homes with solar roofs and energy-efficient appliances. These homes, in their Terra Vista community, were recently named "Roseville Best Homes" by the Roseville Electric Company. |
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Kingsbury Place - Walker, MI |
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As the first community in Michigan to win a Green Communities award, EnviroCitizen.org believes that Kingsbury Place is worthy of attention. One of green housing's major selling points is that it means healthier homes. The desire to create a healthier home for a community plagued by asthma and similar health issues was the driving force behind the community. |
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Legacy at Riverpark Apartments: A Seattle Coming Home Attraction |
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EnviroCitizen.org recently discovered Riverpark, a community within one of our most green and enterprising cities-Seattle. It's an urban village of shops, restaurants, natural surroundings and urban features. The Legacy apartments are also green, making city living great for anyone. |
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Listing a Green Home |
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As Americans, our society has become highly mobile. We often have to sell our homes to move for a new job or to join family. One thing has becoming increasingly clearer: green homes are becoming higher in demand and have turned out to be good investments. |
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Renting Made Ecofriendly |
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An apartments.com survey showed that 60% of renters said they specifically search for environmentally friendly apartments, and 25% of them are willing to pay more for those amenities. 17% said they wouldn't rent a non-green apartment. |
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The Greenest Dorms |
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Every year, many enterprising young men and women set out for college. This often means living in a dorm. Luckily, getting your dorm room to be green has never been easier. All it takes is a little effort, a little creativity and a few tips and tricks from EnviroCitizen.org. |
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Top Green Rental Property Tips |
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The switch to a green lifestyle is easy, even for those who rent because they live in an urban area, are in college or whatever the case may be. Here are a few ideas from EnviroCitizen.org to get you living green within your means. |
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What to Look for in a Green Community for Seniors |
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The newest group of senior citizens is very eco-aware. Because of this fact, there is a demand for green living even amongst retirees. Unfortunately, searches for green retirement communities may turn up a lot of dead ends as many people use the term "green" simply for marketing purposes. |
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Why Investing in a Green Home Pays Off |
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Many potential green homebuyers often try to balance the cost and sustainability of their home choices. EnviroCitizen.org knows that having a green home not only helps the Earth, but it will also help your health as well as your wallet and quality of life. |
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Woodward House |
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Portland is already known as a green city. The transit system and green communities are excellent. One particular place is a home called the Woodward House. The owner describes it as “a truly unique green home in the inner southeast Division/Clinton Neighborhood with second story balcony views of the city”. It was featured in Natural Home magazine, the Portland Tribune, and the Office of Sustainable Developments' Green Home Tour 2002.
Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of the home. The ga |
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Why Transit is Green in Retirement |
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Though motorists older than 70 tend to drive far less frequently than any other age group, they account for a large portion of fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The death rate per mile traveled for drivers over 85 is four times that of the 30-59 age group. Driving today is more difficult than ever because of increased traffic, bigger vehicles, and faster speeds. Increasingly, lawmakers are concerned about the future safety of the nation's roadways, a |
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West Seattle Community Resource Center |
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Food banks typically address hunger. The West Seattle Food Bank acknowledged that food wasn’t the only need that the poor had. They also needed permanent housing, medical care, and work. The West Seattle Community Resource Center project aims at targeting those needs as well. The center is a new, 67,000-square-foot building that updates and expands the food bank, houses, office and program space, for six other social service providers and creates 34 affordable homes for low-income families. |
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Visiting Nurse Senior Living |
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Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community provides an affordable solution for seniors in need of helping hand with their daily routine. VNA Senior Living Community is a newly constructed community offering supportive housing for seniors in a four-story building with extensive services and 3,000 square feet of community space. Built on the site of an abandoned and demolished school, the building features 99 fully accessible one-bedroom apartments. All units include a kitchenette and a stove. F |
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Villages at Brookside Green Condominiums |
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Massachusetts has been the cradle of many events that forever changed history; from the American Revolution to the home state of many personalities. The state continues to uphold this reputation in some of its green community innovations. The Villages at Brookside has green condos that are a prime example of this. The community is in the Cape Cod area which adds a unique charm in addition to the sustainability of the community.
Located just over the Bourne Bridge, the character of this comm |
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Trenton Prospect House |
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The state of New Jersey is known to have innovations for green planning and green communities. Trenton, its capital city is one of the places where this can be seen happening. As part of Trenton’s revitalization efforts, the Community Preservation Corporation opened Trenton Prospect House for people 55 and over. Retirees are beoming a major part of housing now and in the future as the largest generation ever is beginning to retire.
The new, 97,000-square-foot housing development will be cons |
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The Fireside |
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The Fireside Apartments, developed by Citizens Housing Corporation (CHC), a non-profit affordable housing developer based in San Francisco, is the first green, affordable housing project in Marin County, California. Consisting of 50 units, indoor communal spaces, and two courtyard gardens, it will provide a safe, healthy, and beautiful environment for seniors and families.
The project had sustainability in mind from the start. CHC set out with the goal of creating a sustainable development by |
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Takoma Park Preservation |
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The history of this green community is rather unique. Tenants banded together when their Montgomery County, Maryland, housing was slated to become unaffordable condominiums. They were asked to move out under the order of eminent domain. Housing in this area was expensive, due to its close proximity to Washington, D.C. The residents banded with Takoma Park Preservation developer, MHP, to stop the evictions, and created affordable, energy-efficient housing.
The preservation is divided into th |
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Sustainability in the Senior Center |
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Senior centers are great places for retirees to mingle and to recreate. There are some senior centers that have taken measures to become eco-friendly as well. The Susi Q Senior Center in California is one such example.
The 8,200 square-foot Susi Q Senior Center and 8,000 square-foot Community Center come together in a u-shaped design that parallels the spectacular Pacific coast in the Laguna area. The center maintains the eclectic array and intimate scale of buildings found throughout the vil |
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Summerglen Communities |
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Florida, a state that is already friendly to retirees, has another great innovation; green retirement communities such as SummerGlen. SummerGlen, created by a national award-winning builder of Florida retirement communities, Florida Leisure Communities, is a prime example of eco-friendly retirement because of its true sense of community and green practices.
All SummerGlen homes now meet or exceed the Green Home Building Standards of the National Association of Homebuilders. That means that w |
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Strawbale Homes |
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Although it may sound like something out of the childhood tale, “The three little pigs”, straw bales are effective natural materials in homes. Over a hundred years ago, people used bales of straw to build their homes. They found that these bales of straw kept the homes warm and well insulated. Once again, home designers are adopting this design to naturally and passively keep homes warm without the use of conventional energy.
Building with bales of straw has become very popular in some parts |
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Steury Ave |
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Even though Indiana is famous for its Indianapolis 500 and car racing, the state is also making great efforts to be green. There is a duplex that was built with the cooperation and vision of several state and local entities to show just how green collaboration works in Indiana.
The goal of the project was to incorporate as many green features as possible while still being cost competitive on the rental market. The aim of the project was to provide a low energy home for renters. To keep costs |
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Spruce Peak at Stowe |
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Vermont is a popular skiing destination for the East coast. The ski town and resort of Stowe has a community in it called Spruce Peak which has a very green and relaxing quality of life. Spruce Peak has earned the Audubon Green Community Award from Audubon International, a famous non-profit environmental organization operated in New York State.
On the community’s website, they are proud of their status as an Audubon community. They write, “Members of Audubon International's Sustainable Com |
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Sonoma Mountain Village Green Community |
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Sustainability is more than catering to the environment, but also to the human being that lives in that environment. Sonoma Mountain Village, an award-winning, green community combines idea of designing for people as well as being conscientious of their impact on the planet.
Sonoma Mountain Village is the first community in North America endorsed by the International One Planet Communities Program, a prestigious award. The community is a replicable model that is set to prove that we can be e |
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Solar Homes |
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Solar homes can mean anything from homes that have a solar panel on them to homes that use passive solar energy to light them up.
Passive solar homes range from those heated almost entirely by the sun to those with south-facing windows that provide some fraction of the heating load. The difference between a passive solar home and a conventional home is design. The key is to design a passive solar home to take advantage of your local climate. You can apply passive solar design techniques mo |
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Small Homes |
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When it comes to our homes, it turns out that bigger isn’t always better. It is more resource intensive on the Earth for one thing. For another, it simply is wasted space. Environmental Building News in 1999 had information that showed the remarkable growth in U.S. house size from 1950 - 1999, and the simultaneous drop in people-per-house. It showed that Americans have quickly become the most housed people in the history of humanity—on average, North Americans now have about 4 times more spa |
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Rammed Earth |
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Rammed earth, also known as taipa, pisé de terre or simply pisé, is a technique used in the building of walls using the raw materials of mud, chalk, lime and gravel. It is an ancient building method that has seen a revival in recent years as people seek more sustainable building materials and natural building methods. Because of the nature of the materials used it is incombustible, thermally insulating and very strong and hardwearing. It also has the added advantage of being a v |
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Off the Grid Homes |
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When one lives “off the grid,” it refers to living in a self-sufficient manner without reliance on one or more public utilities. Therefore off-grid homes are completely autonomous. These homes do not rely on municipal water supply, sewer, natural gas, electrical power grid or similar utility services. A true "off the grid" or "off-grid" house is able to operate completely independent of all traditional public utility services. These homes have seen more publicity with figu |
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Natural Homes |
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When we watch films that take place in Africa or in a fantasy world like the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, we see homes that are made with natural materials. Thinking of a home made with natural materials as primitive is now passé. There are all kinds of ways to have a home that is made of natural materials that are functional, stylish, and most of all – green!
There are countless ways to make a home that is created from natural materials. You can use stone, glass, lime or mud plaster |
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Harmony Energy Star Green Homes |
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Florida is beginning to attract attention as a place that has become very green. The state has a lot to offer those who live there; beaches, entertainment, sports, etc. Harmony is a community that has a very interesting story as well as some innovating ideas.
The Harmony project originally began as the Harmony Institute, a non-profit foundation created by former Orlando Humane Society/SPCA of Central Florida director Martha Lentz in 1996. As the guiding light of the developing Harmony commun |
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Green Renter Score |
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There are scoring systems for real estate and renting to let consumers measure comparative value when they are looking for a place to live. Now, there is a website called GreenRenter which helps find green rental properties and also rates them according to how eco-friendly they really are.
When GreenRenter was launched almost a year ago the company didn’t include building ratings according to the degree of sustainability. The reasoning was that there were plenty of other people out there doi |
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Green Senior Vacations |
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If you are a senior and need a change of scenery, a vacation would help you get centered tremendously.
Pick a spot that is well known for being senior friendly. A partying atmosphere may not be your cup of tea, while some excursions may be downright dangerous. Some places are simply tough to get around if you cannot drive so check on the area to see if it is senior friendly.
Once the vacation destination has been reached, it makes good ecological sense to take advantage of alternative modes |
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Green Senior Groups |
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Being eco-friendly has no age limit. Seniors like to feel connected to their communities through volunteer work or involvement in community activities. Environmental senior groups are getting more popular because the aging population is also one of the most eco-aware, the baby boomers. This group started Earth Day and other green events, so as a retirement group, you can bet that retirement needs to be fulfilling to them and their community.
Green Seniors is a group that has a wonderful web |
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Green Retirement Plans |
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Planning a green retirement is a fairly new subject. Retirement planning is something that is important, but there is increased focus on getting there via ethical practices. There are socially responsible retirement (SRI) plans being offered by employers through various agencies. Now, employees and others are beginning to tap into green plans, such as green 401(k) plans and making their views known to employers and investment firms.
According to Rona Fried of SustainableBusiness.com, SRI op |
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Green Retirement in Texas |
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If you are thinking of making the Lone Star state your place of retirement, your choice is very senior friendly and is also transitioning to greener practices. Since Texas is an industry giant, a medical leader, and the home of several Fortune 500 countries, it's only natural that the state also has a large retirement community. If you haven’t made up your mind yet, here are a few locations to think about.
An Army retirement community in San Antonio recently announced plans to install solar |
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Green Retirement in Florida |
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Florida is recognized for its outstanding nationwide retirement solutions. It is one of the premier retirement states in the country, because of its non-existent income tax, but also because of its beautiful beaches and great climate. Florida boasts a great number of retirement communities, each with its own flavor and atmosphere. Depending on the region of Florida in which you choose to live, you will encounter different senior activities and attractions. |
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Green Retirement in California |
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California has as many top retirement communities as any state in the nation. Its climate is exceptional and so is its beauty. On the downside, other states generally offer better value for your retirement dollar. Real estate and the cost of living here is significantly higher than almost any state. Luckily, there are some affordable places to retire in California. On another positive note, recreational activities are exceptional in this state, beginning with the exquisite Pacific Ocean coast |
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Green Rental Upkeep |
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Renters have more control over their living environment than they think. Whether it’s changing light bulbs, applying weather stripping, painting with low VOC paints, or growing plants and herbs on our window sill, every little effort we make takes us a step closer to sustainability.
One of the biggest obstacles to living green in a rental property is the feeling of powerlessness to make changes. It's important to remember that as a tenant you are a customer and you deserve decent service. |
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Green Rental Ideas for Students |
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Being away from home for the first time and having a new dorm or apartment is exciting for many college students. However, it can be wasteful and harmful to the planet if bad habits are formed. Fortunately, it is easier than ever to make your space green. All it takes is a little effort, a little creativity, and a few tips.
As with most activities, carefully considering your needs before purchasing anything helps tremendously. Going off to college is one step toward starting a new life as a |
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Green Rental Checklist |
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Whether you are a student, a senior, or simply someone who just isn’t looking to buy a home just yet, renting is an option that can be done green. If you make a checklist, it will save you time, money, and ensure that you are renting green.
While there aren’t too many actual green certified, LEED, or sustainable places to rent, some are popping up. Most of the ones that have been built are in major cities or places that are known as “green hubs.” If you don’t live in an urban area, it can |
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Green Pre Fab |
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When prefabricated homes are mentioned, there is often a negative connotation. With prefabricated homes getting more stylish and tasteful, things are changing in how we view them. Another major change is that prefabricated homes are getting green. Prefabricated, or modular, home construction is enjoying a renaissance in the booming green building market.
The basic principle of prefab construction is that sections of a home, or modules, are built in a controlled factory environment, transpor |
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Green Investment in Vacant Lots for Homes |
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Many potential green homebuyers often try to balance cost and sustainability of their home choices. Having a green home not only helps the Earth, but it will also help your overall well being, your wallet, and your quality of life. When you have a vacant lot, you have the freedom of being able to design your own home, so why not make it a green one?
The net cost of building a green home is comparable to, or even cheaper than, building a standard home. If upfront costs are higher, it is ofte |
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Green Built North Texas |
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Green Built North Texas is a voluntary partnership of local home builders, industry supporters, and sponsors committed to creating awareness and interest in the construction of higher-performance, lower-impact residential homes in Texas. The program has a strict construction protocol that Home Builder Association (HBA) members have deemed essential in order for a home to be recognized by the program. Homes built to this protocol conform to higher standards of site management and waste recyclin |
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Getting Your Retirement Community Green |
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Retirees are becoming some of the greatest environmental activists. They have more time to care for and appreciate the Earth. Seeing their grandchildren grow is motivation enough to care for the environment that they will pass on. Now, after moving to retirement and continuing care communities, they’re forming green committees with like-minded neighbors and blazing a bright green path. If you live in a retirement community with individuals who are like-minded in caring for the Earth and its f |
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Geos Green Community |
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Overcoming the dependence on fossil fuels is a great challenge to many communities around the world. The average American home produces over seven tons of carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas that is a by-product of fossil fuels, each year. One community has made its reliance on fossil fuels a thing of the past. As the first fossil fuel free community in the United States, Geos, Colorado is powered by the heat inside the Earth and the warmth of the sun heating the outside of the Earth. Geos i |
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Georgetown Village Development |
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When you think of the village lifestyle, you think of having all kinds of activities and places to go while living nearby. Georgetown, in the heart of Texas, tries to build on the village concept and succeeds. They incorporate a sense of history as well as awareness of one’s place on the Earth into their development.
Georgetown, Texas is a small town located at the fork of the North and South San Gabriel River. Georgetown lies between the lush fertile farm land to the east and the hill count |
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Furniture That's Green and Safe for SeniorsFurniture That's Green and Safe for Seniors |
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Keeping seniors safe at home has become a top priority for millions of Americans and their elderly loved ones. According to a recent survey by the American Association of Retired People (AARP), most seniors want to remain in their own homes as long as possible as they grow older. But this desire to age in familiar surroundings requires improvements aimed at keeping seniors safe at home. Following eco-friendly guidelines can accomplish this. It requires one to create an environment that's comf |
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Finding a Green Real Estate Agent |
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When buying or selling a home, having a good real estate agent helps the process go smoother. In the search, you are looking for a person who fits your personality as well as one who is qualified to handle the complicated transaction of a property sale. When you want to buy a green home, you have added additional realtor requirements that need to be addressed.
It helps immensely to find an agent who has a respect for energy-efficiency and the environment. The ideal agent would also be at leas |
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Ewing Independent Living |
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There are plenty of places to retire in New Jersey, but the new generation of retirees, the baby boomers, is demanding that their retirement be green so that future generations can enjoy the Earth that they share. Some independent living communities share this view. Ewing Independent Living is one of them.
Ewing Independent Living is a newly constructed, 72 unit affordable community in Ewing, N.J., dedicated to seniors 55 and over and adults with disabilities. With 56 one-bedroom and 16 two |
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