Tag Archives: sustainability

From field to finishes – agricultural waste transformed!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by

In a world of dwindling resources, shrinking forests and threatened ecological habitats, it is more important than ever to embrace sustainable, environmentally sound alternatives, and find ways to reduce waste. In my quest to become a full-fledged locavore, and make … Continue reading →

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Good Sources for Cool Building Materials that May Help Green Your Project

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

The exhibition catalog for the PNC SmartHome Cleveland (the Passive House I wrote about in my last post) – included a list of companies that provided the materials for that project. In an effort to spread the Sustainable Building Gospel, … Continue reading →

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It’s not easy being green – an exploration of the purported sustainability of ipé

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

Politics is ever-looming, wherever you turn in the design world. Kermit the Frog was right when he famously sang that “It’s not easy being green”. In fact, it’s damn tricky! Being a conscientious consumer (and materials specifier) is balancing on … Continue reading →

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One quick amendment…

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

After sleeping on it, I would like to make one small amendment to yesterday’s blog posting on green roofs.  Sometimes, there actually exists a good reason not to employ the glorious expanses of chlorophyll I gushed so extensively about in … Continue reading →

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