Tag Archives: storm water

If you can’t plant a tree, plant a rain garden!

Posted on September 28, 2013 by annamadeit

As our world is warming, more and more water evaporates. And, as we all learned in physics class, what goes up must sooner or later come down. As Portland is bracing for at least a week of more or less … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool plants, Environment, Gardening and Landscaping | Tagged Design, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District, guide lines, Native plants, NECN, rain garden, storm water, workshop | 10 Comments

Active Minds Build Passive Houses!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by annamadeit

While still living in Sweden, I heard about these incredibly energy efficient “Passive Houses”. On average, their annual energy consumption is about 90% LESS than a normal, drafty, comparatively poorly built abode. This is, of course, a staggering slap in … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Green Living, On Building, On Design | Tagged carbon dioxide emissions, Cleveland, collective responsibilities, energy efficiency, energy information administration, energy performance, houses around the world, Passive House, rain garden, storm water, thermal bridge, wall construction | 1 Comment

Soften the Environmental Blow With a Green Roof!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by annamadeit

Ever since I attended an architectural product luncheon back in 1993, where a Swiss rep was showing his wares – various sizes of the plastic, egg crate-looking modules holding the planting medium used to create planted roofs – and lauding … Continue reading →