Sustainable Buildings are a Win-Win
January 2020 now seems like a lifetime ago. The way we lived, the priorities we had, the hugs we shared. Was that really us? While our notions of safety, wellbeing and personal space have
Todos Santos Earthship Baja California
Tucked back up on a rise overlooking the ocean outside Todos Santos. It is the coolest, most unique structure around, a wonderful example of idealism and ingenuity in an idyllic landscape of palm trees,
Do Concrete Homes Cost More?
Many homeowners assume that a concrete home will cost considerably more than a comparable stick-built house. But in reality, you may actually save money by building with concrete when you factor in life-cycle costs,
Is It Time for Concrete?
The blue planet is becoming grayer by the day, as Earth is paved over with concrete. The world churns out about 4 billion tons of cement, the glue that holds concrete together, every year, and the
10 Tips to make an older building more efficient
Professor Mark Gillott and his team constructed a replica 1930s semi-detached house on campus in order to run the tests. Here is what they found makes a home more efficient. Researchers at Nottingham
Best Eco-Investments For My Home
Actress and activist Sophia Bush sits down with experts to get the answers to our audience’s most pressing questions about today’s most confusing topics, with emphasis on the straightforward facts you, ahem, need to
4 New Green Building Methods to Consider
Closed cavity facades Studies show that overall building energy consumption can be significantly reduced by the use of double-skin and closed cavity facades—by as much as 20% in most climates—relative to the baseline of
Passive Solar Home in Northern California
A Passive Solar Home Built Into the Hillside Asks $610K in Northern California. Designed in 1980, the partially sunken Sunburst Residence keeps a low profile—and a low carbon footprint. In Applegate, California, halfway between
Off Grid and Self-Sustaining Homes with Jonah Reynolds
Have you heard of Earth Ships? This episode is with Jonah Reynolds, Earthship Biotect - which is the number one eco-construction and self-sufficient living design. Off-grid, self-sustainable houses. Absolutely an alternative investment. We
Buy These Items Secondhand for your New Home
Buying a home is expensive enough. Still, after you move in, the costs can continue to pile up. You may realize that your existing furniture doesn’t fit — or, in a big house, that you