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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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Green Landscape Design |
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The design of your landscape is surprisingly one of the most important parts of green landscaping. Through careful consideration during the design process you can eliminate pests, reuse and conserve water and reduce heating and cooling bills. |
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Green Power |
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You may be surprised to learn that renewable energy and green power are not synonymous! This is due to the fact that the two do not have the same source, have different effects on the environment and have different costs. In fact, green power is simply a subset of renewable energy. It often has higher environmental benefits and is defined as electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, biomass and low-impact small hydroelectric sources. Green power is appealing to many individuals |
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3 Great Eco-trips Ideas |
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Eco-trips are chosen with the goal of maintaining the environment for as long as possible, so the upcoming generations of globetrotters can take pleasure in it, too. |
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Alta Design District |
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Dallas, in addition to other cities in northern Texas is on the path to going green. The Alta Design district is an artist colony as well as a green space. The motto of Alta Design is to live ahead of the curve. |
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Alternative Construction with Natural Building Methods |
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If you are building a new home or adding to an existing one, using natural building methods makes a big difference. Natural building materials lower the cost of construction, and, as you might guess, because the materials are natural, they are non-toxic and sustainable. One of the keys of natural building methods is to build a home that is appropriate for your geographical area -- a hot, humid climate has much different needs than a dry, cold climate. |
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AMLI 900 |
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The futuristic sounding name of these apartments is well fitting indeed. These apartments were designed for the future because of their green amenities. AMLI 900 has achieved LEED certification for several reasons. |
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Are Your Current Home Plans Environmentally Friendly? |
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In a time where green homes are being built in greater number than ever before, EnviroCitizen.org has found that many consumers wish to live in a green, but don't necessarily want to move or build a new home. Some individuals prefer to evaluate their homes so that we can be as sustainable as possible without going through the process of buying and selling. |
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Armory del Park |
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Arizona is noted for its warm weather. The state routinely has 100 plus degree days. The Armory Park del Sol development is a historic location that takes advantage of the Arizona sun to power the community. |
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Armstrong Headquarters: LEED Platinum Certified |
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Armstrong World Industries, Inc. designs and manufactures floors, ceilings and cabinets. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is housed in a wonderful, green building. |
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Asa Flats |
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ASA features apartment amenities like no other apartment complex. The goal has been to provide a sense of community to the people who live in the apartments. As the ASA brochure says, “it feels more like a vertical community, than an apartment complex”. ASA was painstakingly designed to achieve LEED Gold Certification, and follows in the footsteps of Portland’s thoughtful environmental choices. Whether you need a studio, a one bedroom or a two-bedroom flat, a loft with your own private outdoo |
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Avoiding "Sick Building Syndrome" |
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“Sick building syndrome” (SBS) is a term describing the situation in which a place has been found to cause various ailments and illnesses like headaches, respiratory problems and skin irritations. It is thought to be caused by indoor pollutants, microorganisms or inadequate ventilation. A 1984 World Health Organization report suggested up to 30% of new and remodeled buildings worldwide may be linked to symptoms of SBS. Sick building syndrome is predominantly due to poor indoor air quality. |
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Basic Guidelines of Solar Installation |
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The basic guidelines of solar installation are broken up into small groups. These points are easily followed and can help any individual, beginner or professional, install a solar system. |
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Bates Street Senior Housing |
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Maine is often depicted as an idyllic place in lots of movies and books. What a lot of people don’t know about Maine is that there are some great eco-friendly developments on the way. Bates Street Senior Housing is a senior center combined with housing. It shows that even a place made for seniors can be green.
The Bates Street Senior Housing project is a 30,000 square-foot, three-story building on one acre of property in the heart of the Lewistown, Maine, inner city. It includes 30 units of |
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Becoming Carbon Neutral |
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Society’s excessive use of carbon is finally catching up. People are now focusing on carbon footprints to keep track of their carbon usage. The concept of not using carbon is unlikely. Instead, the best idea is to become carbon neutral. Carbon neutrality means eliminating your carbon emissions where possible and offsetting your unavoidable carbon emissions with actions that do not add carbon dioxide to the environment. |
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Blue Vista |
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Blue Vista is an award-winning, “built green”, mixed-income community of 198 single family, duplex and triplex homes. Phase I has 79 units varying in size from 580 square-feet, one-bedroom condominiums to 1,500 square-feet, four-bedroom duplex townhouses. |
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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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BNIM Architects |
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BNIM Architects is a Midwestern group of architects who have many specialties, but their most unique specialty lies in sustainability. BNIM Architects has been a national leader in sustainable design for nearly three decades. |
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Brookfield Homes |
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Owning a green home isn't simply a matter of saving energy and water, reducing waste or reaping the health benefits. Green homes save their owners money over time, proving to be quite the worthy investment. |
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Burt's Bees Addict |
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EnviroCitizen.org thinks Burt's Bees is a great company. They have helped to create a supply of natural personal care products in the mainstream retail market. Before Burt's Bees came along, natural personal care products were only in a small niche. |
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Buying a Green Home Checklist |
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Home-buying can be confusing as well as stressful. It can seem even more confusing when you are looking for a green home. There is definitely a market for green homes with many styles to choose from. Here are a few tips to help you find that dream, green home.
Getting good help is the first step. With increased eco-awareness, and energy prices soaring, more people are worried about things like indoor air quality and energy efficiency in their homes. When screening potential realtors, try |
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Can Wind Power Be Stored |
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Wind power is quickly becoming an effective solar energy source. While the first wind turbine was used over 5,500 years ago, wind turbines didn’t surface again until the early 1980s. Since then, wind power has become extremely popular because of its renewable nature. It is a clean energy and it does not release greenhouse gases. Between 2005 and 2008, the use of wind power doubled. Currently, over 80 countries use wind as a source of energy. |
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Can Wind Power Run Out |
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Wind power has been around for thousands of years, first appearing approximately 5,500 years ago. Wind power was used for shipping and sailing, to provide natural ventilation, and to create power for ventilation systems. Over hundreds of years wind power continued to evolve, pumping water and being used for grinding. Wind power largely disappeared during the modern era, eventually returning with a contemporary design in the early 1980s. It was at this point that wind power began to be used more |
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Can You Purchase Residential Wind Turbines |
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Wind power is not limited to commercial activity. While wind farms may be very popular, they are not the only place to find solar wind power. These days it is also possible to purchase residential wind turbines. |
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Cape Cod Style Plans |
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The Cape Cod cottage is a style of house that originated in New England in the 17th century. It is traditionally characterized as a low, broad frame building, generally a story and a half high with a steep, perfectly pitched roof with styling on the ends, a large central chimney and very little ornamentation. |
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Carbon Offsetting Air Travel |
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Whether you’re taking a much-needed family vacation, a honeymoon, or a business trip, you can make your vacation more eco-friendly. For starters, consider vacationing at a resort that uses renewable energy, such as solar or wind, to power its facility. Other resorts that claim they are green also implement other steps to reduce their carbon footprint (and yours, if you stay there) and protect the native ecosystem. |
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Case for Green Long Distance |
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Envirocitizen.org feels very strongly about green long distance. There are many benefits to green long distance, such as the portion of profits which are donated towards supporting environmental work. |
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Centex Homes |
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Centex is one of the major home building companies in the country that is turning to making green homes. The company is affiliated with Pulte Homes, which started in Michigan in the 1950s and is keeping up with the times by making homes better than ever before. |
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CHB Custom Homes |
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CHB, Capital Home Builders, is one of Americas leading custom green home builders. We are the first custom green home builders in South Georgia. CHB Eco Custom Green Homes has been on the forefront of sustainable building in South Georgia for more than six years. |
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Chuska Apartments |
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In the Southwestern U.S., the Indian tribes that have been located there have given the communities a special heritage. The rich heritage unfortunately is also defined by low-income areas, unhealthy housing and limited economic opportunities.
The Chuska Apartments are made to create positive changes in more ways than one. Chuska Apartments is the first affordable housing development supported by the recently launched Enterprise Rural and Native American Initiative that works with tribes to |
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Clawson Road |
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Austin is home to the University of Texas so it is not surprising that it is becoming a green living center for Texas. There are several eco-friendly projects in the area. The home at Clawson Road shows the Texas commitment to building better eco-friendly homes.
This property has many old large oak trees, a wooden green space, and an enclosed back yard that is almost a full acre within the city. The front yard is Xeriscaped with native, drought tolerant plants, and the landscape maintenanc |
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Cleaner Indoor Air With Plants |
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Common indoor houseplants provide a valuable weapon in the fight against rising levels of indoor air pollution. The plants in your office or home are not only easy on the eyes, but NASA scientists are finding them very useful in absorbing potentially harmful gases and cleaning the air inside modern buildings. Plants scrub significant amounts of harmful gases out of the air, through the everyday processes of photosynthesis. Some pollutants are also absorbed and rendered harmless in the soil. It |
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Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling |
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According to the 2004 Statewide Waste Characterization Study in California, construction and demolition materials account for almost 22% of waste. EnviroCitizen.org has found that many of these materials can be reused or recycled, thus prolonging our supply of natural resources and potentially saving money in the process. |
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Converting Wind Energy Into Electricity |
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Wind energy is considered to be a form of solar energy. Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, combined with the irregular surface of the earth, and by the rotation of the earth. The wind is continuously altered by the earth’s terrain, bodies of water, and vegetation. It is possible to convert the power from the wind into energy to be used as electricity. |
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Could Oceans be the Solution to Global Warming? |
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Global warming is a huge problem. The implications of global warming are very scary. Scientists predict things like sea levels rising, coastal cities disappearing under water, more extreme weather, droughts, floods and more. |
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Craftsman Style Plans |
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A green home is a healthier, longer-lasting building that is energy-efficient and which conserves natural resources. By choosing less-toxic, sustainably harvested materials and energy-saving approaches, your home can be a healthier place that is cheaper for you in the long term and contributes toward overall sustainability. |
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Croxton Collaborative Architects |
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Croxton Collaborative Architects has originated and developed many of the practices associated with sustainable and human-centered architecture and design. |
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Defining Ecotourism |
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Ecotourism takes the environment into consideration, reducing the impact of waste, energy and more when traveling. But many travelers have many questions regarding ecotourism: Where can you find ecotourism options and trips? What do you need to take into consideration? Why do you need to even take an Ecotourism trip instead of a more traditional trip? |
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Defining Ecotourism |
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Ecotourism takes the environment into consideration, reducing the impact of waste, energy and more when traveling. But many travelers have many questions regarding ecotourism: Where can you find ecotourism options and trips? What do you need to take into consideration? |
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