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Drowning in Asbestos
Over the past few decades, we have come to know just how dangerous asbestos really is. This strong, heat-resistant “magic mineral” was once added to nearly anything that needed to withstand extreme temperatures. Asbestos was particularly prevalent in the construction industry, where it was mixed into everything from cement sheeting and drywall to roofing and [...]
Continue reading...It’s Not Just The Cabinets, It’s What Goes Into Them
30. March 2011
I attended a lecture yesterday and was reminded that not all materials are created the same, even though they may look like it from the outside. Cabinets are an excellent example; so many different compounds and items go into a single box. How does a consumer know where to start or what to ask for? [...]
Continue reading...PVC In Shower Curtains
28. March 2011
Are there toxic ties to your shower curtain? The familiar new shower curtain smell may be toxic to your health, according to a new study by Center for Health, Environment & Justice. New laboratory testing found PVC shower curtains can release over 100 chemicals into the air, some of which can damage the respiratory and reproductive systems, and even [...]
Continue reading...Top Kitchen Ideas for 2011
14. February 2011
I found this article on ebuild and I absolutely love their outlook for 2011. I am pleased to see that sustainable concepts are being further introduced and demanded by the market – such as multiple uses for space, age-in-place concepts and material selection. While houses are slowly becoming smaller, it is very true that the kitchen [...]
Continue reading...New Article About Built Green Home
17. January 2011
I was reading Residential Design and Build this morning and what do I see?!?! I see a new article about the Built Green showcase project I worked on last year. Please check out this great article below. - Jayme Carleton, Second Nature Green industry standards can be a challenge on their own, but add ADA-compliant design and [...]
Continue reading...House Featured in Kittitas Tour of Homes Magazine
4. October 2010
Below is our page from the Kittitas Tour of Homes magazine which was from Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19 2010. If you haven’t yet seen this showcase 5-star Built Green home, never fear! We are open for the next three weekends – please see http://www.greenaccessatsuncadia.com/events for the dates and times.
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13. April 2011
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