Greywater is a subject that doesn't always get the attention it deserves, but as demand grows and water supplies dwindle, it's important to use our water as efficiently as possible. A new company in Los Angeles is now offering greywater irrigation systems, to allow you to make the most out of yo
Posted bySteveon07.9.2010inGreen Building
Most people are familiar with bamboo products now and are aware that it's a rapidly renewable material, but up until now it's been mostly decorative, in the form of flooring, wall panels, and other accessories. San Diego based Cali Bamboo is looking to change that with their new dimensional lumber
Posted bySteveon07.2.2010inGreen Building
Although many car parts enjoy second lives in other vehicles, broken windshields are doomed to go straight to the landfill, until now that is. Portland-based company Second Glass has created a cold melted recycling process that is turning broken windshields into new glass panels for architectura
Posted bySteveon07.1.2010inGreen Building
Sean Penrith, executive director of the Earth Advantage Institute, a non-profit based in Portland that certifies green buildings, recently published a list of ten green building trends to watch in 2010. As expected, economics and technological advances are the driving forces behind many of these
Posted bySteveon01.25.2010inGreen Building
Green Roofs are a great feature for any flat roofed building; they reduce stormwater runoff, they keep buildings and cities cool, they create habitats for birds, and they're much nicer to look at than a tar & gravel rooftop. A recent study has given us another reason to cheer for planted roo
Posted bySteveon01.12.2010inGreen Building
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