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Why do we do it?!?!?
Below is a guest blog posting by friend and colleague Brenda Nunes with the Sustainability Foundation. I hope you enjoy! - Jayme Carleton, Second Nature http://jaymecarleton.com … Why do we do it? So often in the green building industry we get caught up talking about what level of green we have achieved or how much energy we have saved. All [...]
Continue reading...5 Ways to Boost Curb Appeal
12. July 2010
A recent article on Remodelingcenter.com discussed 10 Ways to boost curb appeal. All ideas were good, however some more practical then others. Based on what they said – here are my top 5 favorites which I wanted to share with you. 1. Upgrade the Front Door A new front door instantly enhances your home's appearance, and [...]
Continue reading...Ground Radar Saves Trees
5. April 2010
By KATIE ZEMTSEFF Journal Staff Reporter March 4, 2010 Ground penetrating radar has been used for years to detect things underground, from utilities to Saddam Hussein in hiding. Recently, the Seattle Department of Transportation realized it might have a new use for the technology: identifying the location and size of tree roots. Shane Dewald, [...]
Continue reading...Join the Seattle Green Alley’s Competition!
15. February 2010
This contest was forwarded to me by fellow greenie Eliece G. from Bothell, WA. This looks like a wonderful opportunity for anyone inspiring to make a difference to our streets and living spaces. Think multiple use people! Imagine, your current alley full of plants, maybe a small fountain (using an energy efficient pump), a few [...]
Continue reading...Grow Plants On My Roof!?!
16. June 2009
Some people are new to the “green roof” concept. Hopefully this helps! Green roofs are used to: Grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers Reduce heating (by adding mass and thermal resistance value) and cooling (by evaporative cooling) loads on a building – especially if it is glassed in so as to act as a terrarium and passive solar heat [...]
Continue reading...Toronto Passed Mandatory Green Roof Bylaw
14. June 2009
I have always been a fan of green roofs. To see this bylaw passed made my day! In a May 27th newsletter by Building Design and Construction there was an announcement by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities that the city of Toronto has passed a new green roof by-law with overwhelming support. The green roof by-law [...]
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