Learn how to build sustainably, with topics ranging from deep dive comparisons of natural building techniques to insighftful reports on green infrastructure to improving a building’s indoor environmental quality.
This guide will offer you practical strategies for reducing waste in your building and renovation projects. It’s intended as an introduction, but we hope that more seasoned builders will find useful information here, as well. We’ve divided the guide into
It’s an exciting time to be a green builder. The industry is growing by leaps and bounds, empowered by increased investments in sustainability by all levels of governments, as well as public interest in making homes and workspaces more environmentally
This guide is designed to give you practical strategies for using water wisely in building and renovation projects. The information and strategies below will help you both while you’re completing a building project and long after the project is done.
According to the EPA, 23% of greenhouse gases are emitted by industry. With industrial properties having such a huge impact on the environment, business owners, are well-positioned to guiding a change in the future course of our environment. Fortunately, technology
Our planet is suffering now more than ever before from carbon emissions, pollution, deforestation and countless other environmental problems. Unfortunately, buildings are one of the greatest sources of carbon emissions. Sustainable property management is one of the things that can
No one who considers the future of our planet can afford to ignore the environmental issues that we face. Our beaches are filling up with trash and microplastics are impacting the ocean and the wildlife it contains. Global concerns are
Bees, moths, butterflies, beetles, and wasps play a crucial role in food production, with 87% of the world’s food crop supply relying on them, according to 2020 York University research. However, over the last few decades, bee populations have been
People have always been aware of the value of greenery in the city. However, for ancient and medieval cities, public spaces were more likely to be market squares than parks. The growth of urban populations, spurred by the industrial revolution
If you’re thinking about making the jump to a tiny home, put flat pack houses on your radar. These kit homes are designed to be affordable, environmentally friendly, fast and best of all, easy to assemble. Manufacturers will often offer
With autumn here and cooler weather approaching, this is the perfect time to get those last outdoor projects done and to start to get winter-ready. If you’ve been looking for ways to make your home a little greener this year,
