March 12, 2013
Designing your own green home can be a huge undertaking. You want a home with a nice functional floor plan and appealing design that is built […]
January 30, 2013
The rise in the cost of energy along with the need to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings, architects around the world have started to come […]
January 23, 2013
Seattle’s Bullitt Center is being heralded as the greenest, most energy-efficient commercial office building in the world. It’s not that the six-story, 50,000-square-foot building is utilizing never-before-seen technology. […]
January 9, 2013
A streetscape that includes natural landscaping, bicycle lanes, wind powered lighting, storm water diversion for irrigation, drought-resistant native plants and innovative “smog-eating” concrete has earned Cermak […]
November 18, 2012
Cecilia Square, the prestigious new commercial office development adjacent to the Paarl Mall on the N1, is scheduled to open its doors on 1 August 2013, […]
October 9, 2012
The world is running out of water. A daunting fact and one that is predicted to cause an unprecedented global conflict over clean water. Water issues […]
September 3, 2012
Natural swimming pools are receiving increasing interest in South Africa, especially from people who are looking to ‘go green’. The video gives viewers a good idea […]
August 17, 2012
VIDEO: Loughborough University has won a prestigious prize in an international competition organised by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to create a reinvented toilet that […]
July 19, 2012
eWasha Chooses JoJo Tanks water tanks for its water recycling plants eWasha offers a patented environmentally responsible solution to recover and cleanse car, bus and truck […]
July 14, 2012
Xeriscaping is a method of garden design that involves choosing of plants that can be maintained with little supplemental watering.
September 29, 2011
Bamboo fencing is a great alternative to hardwood fencing in many ways. It has grown in popularity amongst homeowners, especially as people become more and more […]
September 2, 2011
Maybe you’ve heard about the benefits to the environment that sustainable flooring provides. Bamboo is a popular option because it’s quick to reach harvesting age and […]
September 1, 2011
It is important to realize that using sisal rugs in your home or workplace helps to promote sustainability in developing countries. Likewise, you are providing a […]
September 1, 2011
Bamboo countertops can be a great choice for anyone who is interested in replacing their current counters with a new, eco friendly option. There are lots […]
August 28, 2011
Bamboo fencing is without a doubt the most environmentally friendly fencing choice you can make. But maybe even better is the fact that it’s durable and […]
August 25, 2011
For those who are looking for different styles and alternatives to the many popular eco-friendly area rugs that are currently available, you should consider seagrass area […]
August 23, 2011
Area rugs made from the natural fibers of sisal, jute, and seagrass make attractive eco-friendly flooring options. The textures and shades are varied, giving your home […]
August 13, 2011
The green building industry in South Africa is showing signs of maturation, with increasing numbers of architects, engineers and product suppliers showing interest in the sector, […]