Going green, sustainable living, eco-friendly – however you refer to it, this way of life has become the trend in the last few years as more and more people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of this movement. While using less water, recycling and energy-efficient light bulbs are good [...]

Introduced by Swedish settlers in the early 1600s, the log cabin holds a timeless appeal for homeowners today. While the distinguished look of the log cabin has remained unchanged for centuries, log cabin homes still offer variety and versatility in design. In fact, the type of construction you choose for [...]

Green architecture, otherwise known as sustainable architecture or green building, is a form of eco-friendly construction whereby a property is built with the natural environment in mind. This may incorporate the use of alternative energy sources, recyclable materials, green roofing, waste reduction and other factors into the construction. Green architecture [...]

As the banks struggle to lend to what were once classed as ‘safe’ developers, increasingly institutions such as Citu have turned to bridging loans in order to quickly buy the land, redevelop and resell. This is rapidly becoming a serious option for property developers, and making the housing green is [...]

  It is a sad fact of modern life that up to 17 million members of the business world are being forced into retirement while they still have much to contribute. They are still strong, still get the job done, and are immediately available; all they need is the right [...]

Helping our environment requires a lot of teamwork to actually succeed. From contractors, developers and builders to homeowners and residents, going green takes everyone’s cooperation. The homes we live in are a huge source of energy consumption. According to a report from the EPA’s Green Building Workgroup, residential buildings account [...]

The green movement has already taught people that they should be energy efficient and not waste resources. However, now that more and more people are concerned with eco-friendly solutions, avoiding waste is not enough for many. Green plumbing takes into consideration the cost the materials have on the environment, the [...]

To encourage the development of green and eco-friendly home designs, The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) developed green building standards known as Green Star. Here are four home that both reach and exceed these standards.   1. Eagle Bay Residence The Eagle Bay Residence in Australia is an award-winning [...]

Global architectural firm Aedas has designed a computer controlled sunscreen to respond to optimal solar and light conditions that can shade the Al Bahar towers when required, and open up when not. The screen is composed of origami triangles made of coated fiberglass and is located two meters away from the [...]

Nine great ways retrofit existing warehouse buildings to make them more eco-friendly and energy efficient, all while saving a significant amount of money.