October 4, 2012
These days, building your dream house is more complicated than ever. When in the past you can just stake out an empty lot and declare it […]
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 24, 2011
By now, nearly everyone knows that we are depleting the natural resources of the only home that we have at a rate that is well past […]
July 12, 2011
Humanity’s relationship with bamboo is extensive, stretching across a myriad of cultures and spanning thousands of years. Its uses have evolved over time, and even in […]
June 28, 2011
Studies estimate that 1 square metre of grassed rooftop can remove up to 2kg of polluted particles from the air every year, depending on the foliage […]
June 27, 2011
The process of manufacturing bamboo flooring is comparable to any other flooring solution. Significant heat is required to kiln dry the bamboo during the process, as […]
June 21, 2011
Architect William Morgan’s goggle-eyed Dune House was created back in the mid 1970′s. The two, side-by-side, duplex apartments were built right into the Atlantic Beach, Florida […]
May 30, 2011
Bamboo is a sustainable, renewable building and decor material and should be considered whether you are building a new how or renovating your existing home. If […]
May 18, 2011
Sustainable housing is not a new idea, but there are many different ideas surrounding the term sustainable building, some of them always changing. People have varied […]
May 2, 2011
Need some green architecture ideas? Watch this short video which showcases a wonderful variety of green building designs. If you are looking at building your own […]
May 1, 2011
Tour bamboo living homes in Hawaii, walk through a bamboo forest, 3 reasons for choosing a bamboo house, see models, styles, finishes, hear what homeowners say. […]
April 21, 2011
We all know the feeling when you just realized you forgot to lock your door. At best, it’s a quick moment of nagging anxiety – at […]
April 19, 2011
Bamboo floor covering has long been considered a luxury item, reserved only for wealthy floor design aficionados. Used for thousands of years as decor, until recently, […]
April 16, 2011
I was recently invited by the Designers Accord to contribute to a really interesting series called “Sustainability in 7“ that is now running on Core77 the sustainable design […]
April 14, 2011
Live Roof® is a unique green roof concept designed through the eyes of a horticulturist, founder Dave MacKenzie. The Company utilizes a patent pending, hybrid modular […]
April 12, 2011
Berkeley based Natural Builders worked with a local team to build this house in Costa Rica using bamboo joinery and the infill between the posts using […]