Americans have a growing taste for water. Many are installing home water filters for a variety of reasons: wanting to improve the taste of their tap water, a desire to reduce consumption of bottled …
Quake-hit Christchurch is seen as a growth area for environmentally friendly business given that a sustainable rebuild is needed and the South Island leans towards green principles, according to …
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) announced today the finalists for the GEA Honors, which recognize companies and individuals that have made significant contributions during the past year to …
Last summer's drought brought Xeriscape back to the forefront of landscaping. Xeriscape is a landscape system that emphasizes landscape water conservation through seven principles, one of which is …
Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Thomas A. Fanning and Turner Renewable Energy founder Ted Turner today announced that the companies have acquired and will bring on line a 20 megawatt …
Is your home's exterior in need of a makeover? Adding a fresh coat of paint can help improve your home's curb appeal, according to Fox10TV.com. According to the Angie's List 2012 project poll, 57 …
As the struggling housing market shows signs of improvement, there has been a reversal in the 6-year trend in smaller home sizes, according to the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Home Design …
Water heater elements heat the water in an electric water heater, and they can go bad with old age, exposure to hard or acid water, and being dry-fired by applying power to the heater with no water …
EcodeOnline.com announces its official launch to focus on building the largest online community of certified green building contractors in Oregon and Washington, two states that have continuously …
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has named to its list of top ten houses for 2012 the Fairfield Jesuit Community Center, an apostolic outreach center that is also home to Jesuit priests on …
There are several factors to consider when making green and eco-friendly choices, be it for a new home or a renovation. One factor in particular is the health conditions of those living in the home …
A new link on the Marshall Municipal Utilities website in Missouri could help you reduce the size of your bill rather than the size of your pocketbook."MPUA has a home energy program that allows …
Noritz America announces the recent release of its updated website with new information on tankless water heaters for homeowners and professionals. It features information about energy savings …
From street lamps and sidewalks to storm drains and sewers, civil engineering projects designed to be environmentally friendly are under way in communities across the United States, according to …
Geothermal energy has been around for a long time, and it's growing in popularity for nursing home facilities that require a constant rate of ventilation, according to the StarTribune. Owners of …
British households waste as much as 1.3 billion pounds ($2.02 billion) a year on leaving appliances such as televisions or computers in standby mode, much higher than previously thought, a government …
Today's homes are becoming smarter and smarter, thanks to embedded technologies. While we're a good way off from talking homes with their own personalities popularized on television and in the movies …
Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 7.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 369,000 units in May, according to newly released data from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban …
A rigorous green certification system is recognizing the next phase of eco design, which its founders describe as "the world's greenest buildings," according to KTVZ-TV.com in central Oregon. Founded …
When it comes to improving sustainability, architecture plays a key role both in the smart utilization and conservation of natural energy. The more we incorporate green designs into our work, the …