The Best Air Conditioners on Solar Power for 2021
If you're looking to keep cool this summer, you may be looking for a new air conditioning unit. Whether you're looking for a standalone AC unit or a central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
How the Water Heater can help the Energy Infrastructure
A controversial dam project could be avoided (and save billions) by merely replacing water heaters en masse. here's widespread agreement that in order to wean humanity off of climate-altering fossil fuels, we should switch
New Roofing Materials Keeps Houses Cool
Goodbye Air Conditioning: This New Roofing Material Keeps Houses Cool. The guilt-free air conditioning, called “cooling paper,” is made from recyclable paper and doesn’t use any electricity. Air conditioning is something you barely notice
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
Fireproof Insulation Vs. Fire Resistant Insulation
One thing that is very important when building a house is getting good insulation. The insulation should be able to keep houses energy-efficient and help stop the spread of fire should one get started in the
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
Passive house challenge – The Ice Box Challenge
The Passive House Standard for low-energy buildings is being put through its paces in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market. The Ice Box Challenge involves putting two identical 720-kilogram blocks of ice under two separate structures
Fixtures for your Sustainable Minded Home.
Being a steward of the environment means evaluating how many resources you and your family consume and consistently looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to make
5 steps to a sustainable, energy-efficient home
For the 21st-century home, building with environmental sustainability in mind is a must. A sustainable, energy-efficient home makes the most effective use of building materials and natural energy. Many home builders look for new
3 ways to make old homes more sustainable and energy efficient
You don’t need to start from scratch to have a more efficient home. Find out how you can boost your home’s environmental credentials with some smart retrofits. Building regulations require today’s new homes to