Green Building and Houses
Building Green With Steel
By Matt Fay
By Matt Fay
Jul 30th
Over the years many developers, builders & architects have put their focus on creating environmentally responsible or sustainable buildings. So… So… Steel buildings fit these requirements beautifully! Using a steel building for your next building is an environmentally sound choice as well as a safe one, as steel can be recycled & then remanufactured into More >
Builders Using Green Building Techniques in New Homes
By Rene Brin
By Rene Brin
Jul 22nd
More & more NH builders are using energy saving building techniques in Southern New Hampshire., offering some of the latest technology in heating & cooling homes. The term green construction is becoming more common as energy costs soar across the nation. There has been a lot of interest in Geothermal technology which takes advantage of More >
Using Solar Lights in Your Landscaping Projects
By Jon Sumner
By Jon Sumner
Jul 14th
If you are ready to tackle an outdoor improvement project, for maximum cost effectiveness & ease in both installation & maintenance, consider solar. Solar lighting requires no wiring, making installation effortless. You can extend the use of your outdoor environment, enhance the beauty of your garden at night, & add safety to your home. The More >
Five Principles of Green Home Design
By Jeremy Bonin
By Jeremy Bonin
Jul 6th
A green home minimizes the negative impact on its environment through its home design. Here are a few considerations an architect takes into account when designing a green home: 1. Site: Evaluations & analysis of access, slope, ledge, soil, bodies of water, & vegetation in order to limit the home’s impact on the site environment. More >
You Can Save Thousands With a Green Home
By Kimberley Ward
By Kimberley Ward
Jun 28th
A “green” home is a home that is highly energy efficient, has excellent indoor environment, & is built to exceed local building code. Considering this, doesn’t this mean that a green home costs more to build than an actual person could save on energy costs? Absolutely not! A green home is affordable to build & More >
Going Green Tips For Building a New Home
By Lisa A Mason
By Lisa A Mason
Jun 20th
Are you making plans to build a new home? This is certainly an exciting time & having the option of designing & building your own home is a dream come true. You get to select how many bedrooms you have & where the kitchen & living room will be located. You also have the option More >
Trends in Green Building For a Healthier Home & Environment
By Marc Mathis
By Marc Mathis
Jun 12th
Green construction methods are rapidly gaining in popularity among homeowners & homebuilders alike. Incorporating even one of these methods or materials can greatly increase the indoor air quality & efficiency of your new home while helping the environment. Due to the green building trend, the availability of renewable building materials & builders who practice eco-friendly More >
Environmentally Friendly Building Products & Practices
By Kathleen Whitlow
By Kathleen Whitlow
Jun 4th
Building a home, remodeling a home or doing anytime of construction on a house can involve a great deal of materials & machinery, both of which can have great effects on the environment. There is now such thing is building in an eco-friendly & green manner. Green building & construction is better for the environment More >
Downtown Living Offers Greener Options For Residents
By Kathryn Lively
By Kathryn Lively
May 27th
Preference in home ownership tends to be cyclical. For decades people looked to the suburbs & outlying areas of major cities for living options, generally because larger properties could be had at reasonable costs. These days, how ever, we see a shift toward urban residency & a down-scaling of personal items. Choosing to live downtown, More >
Solar Outdoor Light – Saving Energy With a Great Look!
By Chris Xavier
By Chris Xavier
May 19th
With the growing trend of using solar power as an alternative energy source, now might be a good time to consider the use of solar outdoor light to illuminate your home’s exterior. There’re a lot of advantages to using the power of the sun, such as the portability of the fixtures & the overall energy More >
