Australian Study Supports Tyres in Construction
One of the most straightforward, easiest to access, and cheapest route to recycling tyres is to use them as they come off the vehicle. Whole tyres that need no prep and no processing offer
Energy secretary visits Berkeley, touting app to speed up solar permits
The Biden administration wants to get more Americans to install solar panels by making the permitting process faster and easier. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and a slate of Bay Area officials came to a
Insuring Sustainable Buildings: Things to Know
Rising public awareness of the environmental challenges is a major factor in the popularization of sustainable construction. However, with the benefits that sustainable construction offers, there are new liability risks and more possible litigation. As a result
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
Energy Efficient Building Codes Just Got More Difficult.
While big climate bills tend to capture the attention of policymakers and the public, a much less-conspicuous set of rules also plays a major role in decarbonizing cities: building codes. Building codes—in addition to
A Guide for permits and Remodeling Projects.
About 98 percent of the population never has to think about building permits. We can live blissfully unaware of the process, happy that someone in the local government has come up with codes to
Permits, Codes & Regulations
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.
7 Building Code Violations You Should Definitely Avoid
You're off and running with your DIY project, looking to become a home improvement hero and saving some cash in the process. Sure, you may know your way around power tools, but you could
Pockets of Freedom
The Pockets of Freedom map is outdated. Earthships can be permitted everywhere. The farther from cities, the easier the permitting process is. Places where permitting for environmentally friendly housing is quick and easy. The main goal is to avoid families going through tremendous