Buildings

The first of several sustainable projects in the larger Joshua Tree California area is nearing completion! This sustainable home consists of two separate buildings, each with a high performing envelope built with conventional construction

Generally speaking, building codes are developed by well intentioned people who are actively involved in the construction industry. Their original purpose, as stated in the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, is "to

Boise's geothermal heating system is the largest in the U.S., but experts say its success could be replicated almost anywhere. In the early 1890s, when Boise, Idaho was booming thanks to a gold rush,

Already have money and insurance. now you are looking for land and ready to acquire land. do not buy land yet, make sure you will be allowed to do what you want to do.

In many ways, choosing a site is the most important decision when constructing a green home. From a design perspective, a site limits the orientation of the home and determines the location of windows.

Choosing a site on which to locate a new home is not a simple task. Countless factors – natural, man-made, social and economic – must be examined. Where we choose to build and how

A site plan takes into account the impact of the building on the surrounding environment and it's intended occupants. In an ideal case, design projects will start in one of two ways: Either the

Buildings represent 39% of global greenhouse gas emissions; Reducing carbon emissions in buildings will be critical to achieving net zero emissions by 2050; Efficient, zero carbon buildings take advantage of available, cost-effective technology to reduce emissions

For the market for sustainable homes to continue to grow we need to adopt common language that resonates with consumers, such as “comfortable”, “healthy”, and “affordable”. There comes a point in most of our