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Simple Ways of Turning your Roof into a Model of Green Living

February 7, 2013 4:51 AM1 comment
Simple Ways of Turning your Roof into a Model of Green Living

Going green is the most sensible way of investing in the future. Do your part and reduce your carbon footprint. While you may be just one person, you can still make an impact. Make green efforts a part of your lifestyle and incorporate green techniques in your home. Many people [...]

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Prague’s newest eco building and its impressive green roof

August 30, 2012 10:17 PM0 comments
Prague’s newest eco building and its impressive green roof

If you’ve ever wanted to live by the hillside, but can’t give up the luxuries of city life — then a housing complex in Prague may be just the ticket. A team of architects have designed a series of townhomes which are (wait for it…) inserted into an artificial hillside. [...]

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Green Roofs Help Solar Panels Cool and Perform Better

August 22, 2012 5:48 AM0 comments
Green Roofs Help Solar Panels Cool and Perform Better

Both green roofs and solar panels have many significant benefits on their own. One study indicated that green roofs could reduce the yearly energy consumption of a building by as much as 6%through lowering the demand for cooling during warm summer days. Putting vegetation on top of your roof would [...]

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Increase your Energy Efficiency with a Green Roof – Infographic

July 13, 2012 11:15 AM0 comments
Increase your Energy Efficiency with a Green Roof – Infographic

To make your building or home as energy efficient as possible, you should be sure your 4 walls are insulated no matter what season it is. But an area of the house that’s often overlooked is the roof. According this infographic, a lighter coloured roof can reduce a building’s air [...]

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