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Tag: Architecture

  • Guest Post: Green Roofs Boost Efficiency of Buildings and Photovoltaic Panels

    Planting a green garden on the roof of a building can help increase its energy performance; the vegetation infrastructure of soil, insulating and waterproof material and the vegetation itself, form an effective insulation layer on the roof of the building. Considering that the roof constitutes the primary source of energy waste in a building it…

  • Solar-Powered Affordable Housing in Chicago

    This is an encouraging story about affordable solar-powered housing that is being planned in Chicago. Thanks to Zach Shahan from CleanTechnica. Photo: Chicago skyline from Shutterstock

  • Beyond St. Patrick: A History of Green in Global Culture

    This Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day, which means people observing the occasion are starting to see green. But the popular color (which comes second only to blue when people are picking favorites) has signified a lot more than Irish pride throughout history. With the green day almost upon us — and to celebrate the launch…

  • Beyond St. Patrick: A History of Green in Global Culture

    This Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day, which means people observing the occasion are starting to see green. But the popular color (which comes second only to blue when people are picking favorites) has signified a lot more than Irish pride throughout history. With the green day almost upon us — and to celebrate the launch…

  • Top Five Eco-Friendly Building Materials

    If you’re trying to be eco-friendly while building your dream home, you might think there’s no way you can compensate for the carbon emissions and resources that you use. However, if you stick to using green companies and you choose your building materials carefully, you could stand to create a truly environmentally friendly home. Make…