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Jul 13, 2010Danze & Davis Architects
Modern green architecture can be amazingly luxurious – especially when the building is designed by Danze & Davis Architects in Austin, TX. Serving the Austin area for nearly 50 years, Danze & Davis creates residential homes and intriguing commercial structures for clients around the world. Within the past decade, the award-winning design team has added functional and beautiful eco-friendly blueprints to their portfolio.
The Truth About Today’s Eco-Friendly Architecture
While eco-friendly building practices are becoming more… READ MORE
Jul 13, 2010Village Green
For people who don't wish to commit to becoming a homeowner, it can be difficult to locate communities that fit into an eco-conscious way of life. However, Village Green makes it easy to settle into a green living environment with their suites, lofts, and apartments found in Chicago and Minneapolis. With all the amenities of a resort offered at the eco-friendly Village Green properties, your new home could be the type of dwelling vacationers envy.… READ MORE
Jul 8, 2010Q Collection
Your home should be soothing, comfortable, and peaceful; a place of retreat for you. It’s important that it’s filled with furnishings that make you happy and that you love. The last thing you want to do is fill it with items that are unsafe or pose a threat to the environment. With the Q Collection of eco-friendly furnishings and home accessories, you can make sure that doesn’t happen.
About the Company
Opening in 2004, Q Collection opened… READ MORE
Jun 17, 2010NYC Ecobroker Susan Singer
Also known as “The Green Queen”, Susan Singer became New York City’s first ecobroker in 2006 and has since become the number one resource for NYC residents searching for a greener, more sustainable home. Susan is much more than an eco-friendly realtor; with her extensive experience, she also plays a leading role as an eco consultant for residential clients that are ready for a more sustainable lifestyle.
About Susan Singer
Beginning her love affair with green living… READ MORE
Jun 2, 2010Far Infrared Saunas
One of the main questions surrounding far infrared saunas is that while they look good and feel good – do they really deliver on promised health benefits? From professional athletes to fibromyalgia patients, countless people stand by far infrared therapy as an effective means to ease medical symptoms and enhance overall wellness. Today, luxury infrared saunas not only provide a private sanctuary and gateway to relaxation, but also incorporate eco-friendly features to create the ultimate… READ MORE
Apr 9, 2010Eco-Block So you're considering building a new home. Congratulations! Now it's up to you to decide what materials your new home will be constructed from. If you're eco-conscious, you may have already started thinking about materials that will save energy and be more earth-friendly. If you haven't been introduced to Eco-Block, it's certainly a building material worthy of your consideration.How it Works: This is one of the easiest ways to build in existence. There are multiple manufacturing locations throughout North… READ MORE
Mar 16, 2010Eco-Friendly Radios
Over the years, MP3 players and the Internet have really given radios a run for their money. The majority of radios today typically serve as an early morning wake-up call. However, not everyone has abandoned the radio – especially lovers of retro interior design. In some cases, an eco-friendly radio even doubles as a piece of home emergency equipment during power outages. Answering the demand of stylish and innovative technology that keeps the environment in… READ MORE
Mar 15, 2010VivaTerra
Whether you’re shopping for intriguing eco-friendly end tables, luxurious bamboo bedding, or creative recycled glass dinnerware, VivaTerra is your one-stop solution. VivaTerra is committed to providing you with the finest handcrafted artisan furniture and home accessories, made from the best eco-friendly and sustainable materials available.
Reclaimed and Sustainable Wood Furniture
From exquisite vintage beds to railroad tie shelving and end tables, the furniture line at VivaTerra is as unique as it is eco-friendly. Bring nature into… READ MORE
Feb 24, 2010Issaquah Highlands
With gorgeous townhomes and houses, plenty of places to play and exercise, and top-notch shopping, Issaquah Highlands brings the true meaning of ‘community’ to Northwest Washington. It’s a close-knit neighborhood, where the residents place eco-consciousness at the top of their list – right up there with family values and fun!
About the Community
Located north of I-90, Issaquah Highlands is a planned community that is a diverse mix of single and multi-family homes, as well as people… READ MORE
Feb 10, 2010Low-E Argon Windows
With the effects of global warming and constant climate change knocking at our doors, using energy-efficient and protective building products helps lessen the energy strain on the environment. When we require less energy to heat our homes, we're helping our planet recover from the damage of many years of environmental abuse. Choosing low E argon windows for our homes utilizes insulating properties that satisfy a green home initiative.
What's Wrong with Regular Windows?
Unfortunately, the average… READ MORE
Jan 25, 2010Vast Pavers
The way your home looks from the outside is just as important to you as the way it looks inside. Whether you want to increase curb appeal in order to sell your house, or simply to enjoy the beauty yourself – landscaping is important. Vast landscaping pavers are an environmentally-friendly way to enhance the way your deck or lawn looks.
What are Vast Eco-Friendly Landscape Pavers?
Traditionally, landscape pavers are created from concrete or clay, and aren’t… READ MORE
Jan 25, 2010Mickey Muennig Designs
For nearly 40 years, Mickey Muennig has created architectural masterpieces within the majestic mountains of Big Sur. The 90-mile stretch of pristine California coastline known as Big Sur is home to a diverse population of rare and endangered plants and animals. Big Sur is also one of the few places in the US that hasn’t experienced the effects of industrialization.
The Big Sur Coastal Land Use Plan strictly governs development in this virtually untouched region of… READ MORE
Jan 12, 2010EcoBlanaza
When outfitting your home with the finest eco-friendly furniture, you're sure to come across a multitude of artisan collections that combine organic, sustainable and other environmentally conscious materials. From stylish loungers to family-friendly durable fabrics, EcoBlanaza offers sustainable furniture that makes planet-friendly interior design a satisfying and easy experience.
EcoBlanaza Fabrics
As you settle into your sofa bed, chair or lounger, take care in knowing that the EcoBlanaza materials touching your skin are natural or earth-friendly fabrics.… READ MORE
Jan 6, 2010Green Your Game Time
Electronic video game systems have become a staple in most modern households – but today’s most popular gaming options can be a huge drain on your eco-friendly lifestyle. According to a NRDC report, the average gaming console consumes enough power in a year to supply the entire city of San Diego.
While a truly eco-friendly video game system hasn’t yet appeared on the market, there are several ways to ensure your game time is the… READ MORE
Jan 5, 2010Give Them A Green Nursery
You want to bring your baby home to a nursery full of soft and comforting things that will continue to be functional as your baby grows. Finding eco-friendly baby furniture and accessories that fit the bill can seem like a daunting task. However, with this handy guide, you’ll be choosing great green baby furniture in no time.
The Basics
You’ll probably start thinking about the basics first – the crib, changing table, etc. Once you have these… READ MORE
Dec 17, 2009Luxury Green Communities
Thinking green and living green are two different lifestyle choices, but with the luxurious amenities, design, and privacy of Arden Estates, you'll find it hard to ignore the beauty of this clandestine sanctuary situated in the West Portal neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Each home offers an open flow of space with features constructed to maximize light and green initiatives. Expect high ceilings, cozy fireplaces, stunning architecture, and the following elements:
Green Community Features
Going above and… READ MORE
Dec 9, 2009Kirei: Clean, Beautiful and Sustainable Building Supplies
Green architecture and design is more than a low-impact alternative to traditional building when you choose Kirei design materials. Kirei panels and tiles are sustainable, natural, nontoxic – and most importantly, Kirei’s selection of eco-friendly building supplies are elegantly beautiful.
About Kirei Architectural Supplies
Four eco-friendly options are currently available from Kirei, offering a natural and sustainable alternative to builders and interior designers. Since 2003, Kirei has prided themselves in supplying the architectural world with clean, green… READ MORE
Mar 6, 2009A Feast of Rainwater Landscaping is a luxurious part of any beautiful home, but an obvious drain on the water supply. The U.S. Department for Environmental Protection notes that nearly 30% of all household water use goes toward landscape irrigation. Nearly 50% of that is wasted through poor design.Luckily, there is a trendy solution throughout much of the world: rainwater harvesting. The rainwater that normally would run off your home and property and be washed down the drain is redirected for home use… READ MORE
Feb 21, 2009The Experience of Living “A space cannot be truly beautiful unless it functions in harmony with who we are… it’s about pleasure: discovering what pleases us and creating an environment that will celebrate those qualities and sustain us.” – ClodaghAccording to Clodagh’s vision statement, total design is about serenity and simplicity, open spaces and clean contemporary lines. YOUR HOME, YOUR SANCTUARY, published by Rizzoli New York, is a newly released book from world acclaimed designer Clodagh. In the book, Clodagh utilizes the “4… READ MORE
Dec 9, 2008Little YOLO: The Sprout Collection
Like many of the best things in life, the Sprout Collection came about organically. “Pregnant women and women with small children naturally gravitate to our product because of what is not in it,” says YOLO Colorhouse representative Valerie Fishman. “Creating a color palette specifically designed for children was a natural progression.”
YOLO is a sustainable paint manufacturer, so the question of what’s not in the product is certainly a pressing one for consumers. The answer is volatile organic compounds (VOCs),… READ MORE
Dec 5, 2008Low-Impact Christmas: Finding the Right Tree
For many people, Christmas is a season of time-honored traditions. The centerpiece of these traditions, in most homes, is a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Today, as environmental concerns loom, it is just as important to have a “green” Christmas as a traditional Christmas. The verdict is in: it is better for the environment to have a real tree. Artificial Christmas trees are usually made of plastics that have toxic by-products in production, will not biodegrade, and are often made… READ MORE
Nov 2, 2008Thomas Hood – Sustainable Architect Thomas Hood, well known West Coast architect and designer of the 2008 Sunset Magazine Idea House and numerous other sustainable projects, discusses the growing emphasis on sustainability in architecture and his personal views on sustainability going forward. Mr. Hood, you’re known in the profession as a sustainable architect - could you provide your thoughts on what a ‘sustainable architect’ actually is?
“The phrase sounds almost like a title, but it’s actually more a way of thinking about design… READ MORE
Nov 2, 2008Home stereo equipment that’s good for the ears and the earth Looking to upgrade your home stereo equipment? Well, if you are, that could be the perfect opportunity to invest in some sustainable products like speakers, amplifiers, or whole-home audio systems. Earlier this year, Knoll Systems in Point Roberts, Washington, a supplier of audio and amplifier products for the home theater market, announced a new circuit design for some of its multi-channel amplifiers.
Called the “Eco-System circuit,” Knoll’s technology automatically turns off any channels that are not being used,… READ MORE
Nov 2, 2008Changing the Color and Minds of Money Gaming enthusiasts—and we are talking about gamblers—might refer to “green” as that which gets folded into one’s wallet. Such tender works when it comes to debts public and private. However, what about the debt to the environment?
A new breed of gaming company is betting that they can make “green” more than the color of money. EGM Green is one of the leaders in spreading the green concept to pastures perhaps more commonly described by sand. “Las Vegas… READ MORE
Nov 1, 2008The Green Way to a Green Lawn With varieties like Bluegrass, Bermuda, St. Augustine, Zoysia, Centipede, Tall Fescue and Buffalograss available, you’d think that buying sod can’t get much more complex. However, that’s not entirely the case.
Increasingly, in hopes of preserving the ecosystem, sustainable sod is being produced. This allows home and business owners to have their lawns or property grounds designed, constructed and maintained without adverse effects to the environment. But what makes sod sustainable? Is it really different than the traditional sod… READ MORE
Nov 1, 2008Eco-Brokers: It Actually Is Easy to Be Green! "The more I researched, the more I realized that the knowledge of Green building and the benefits would help every single client that I met. In more ways than one this certification was common sense. I can help my clients and help the environment at the same time. Amazing.” - Stephanie Edwards-Musa, Certified Eco-Broker
White has long been the most popular color for home exteriors, with beige taking a close second. This year, homes all across America seem to… READ MORE
Nov 1, 2008Virgin CEO Branson Plans New Eco-Friendly Resort In 2007, Sir Richard Branson, owner of the Virgin Group travel and entertainment empire, purchased a small uninhabited Caribbean island known as Moskito Island. Moskito, which lies near Branson’s well-known private getaway of Necker Island, is the future site of an eco-friendly luxury resort. According to Virgin Limited Edition, the division of Virgin responsible for luxury travel and hotels, Branson’s main focus will be minimizing--if not neutralizing--the resort’s carbon footprint.
The Green Connoisseur will be covering detailed plans for… READ MORE
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