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A recent study by the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Preservation Green Lab shows that retrofits of existing projects are nearly always greener than new construction projects.
The collapse of the housing market has forced many homeowners to make some tough choices. Until the market recovers, many who stay put are opting to fix up what they have with small-scale remodels and renovations.
Designed to replicate the look of traditional North American slate, EuroLite Slate is a thin, light rubber roofing product made from 75% recycled materials.
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GreenBlue has unveiled a new branding and public outreach plan with the launch of its redesigned logo, mission statement, and website.
A centenary storefront is transformed into an accessible live/work space.
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June 18--Here's a new kind of recycling: GeckoLogic USA in Vista will soon offer factory-rejected, then refurbished, solar panels to its residential and commercial solar customers, the company said.
Nearly 50% of potable water delivered to American homes goes down the drains of sinks, showers, and washing machines. Here's how to put that "lightly used" water to work for a second time around.
Arizona Tile. The latest collections of natural stone and porcelain tile include EcoAlabaster, an Italian tile with more than 40% recycled content; Eclipse, a modern-styled Italian tile line (shown here in brown); and Bastoni Mosaics, which cover backsplashes, fireplaces, tub surrounds, showers...
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A roundup of green building news, including solar panels increase home values, affordable LED bulbs, and Hawaii rebate program runs dry.
EcoTimber.
Woven Poplar flooring is made from 100% FSC-certified recycled furniture scraps kiln-dried and cold-pressed with a hardening resin, and is free of added urea formaldehyde. The tongue-and-groove planks measure 3 7/8 inches wide by 72 7/8 inches long by 9/16 inch thick. Nail- and...