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Case study Cost Benefits of Green Building.

admin — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:23:18 +0000

Green Buildings Do Not Need to Cost More Than Non-Green Buildings
Sustainable building practices are becoming more mainstream, but there is still the assumption that using green methods costs more than traditional methods. But this is not the case if green methods are incorporated from the start. Various studies completed between 2000 to 2012 (p. 22) show that actual cost premiums range from zero to 12.5 percent, with the higher premiums directly correlating with a higher standard of green.

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Zero Net Energy Ready Homes 2013 ~ House of the Future.

admin — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:20:09 +0000

The Zero Net Ready Homes, ZNERH are at least 40%-50% more energy efficient than a typical new home and are verified by a qualified third-party.

The U.S. Department of Energy CHALLENGE HOME program represents a whole new level in home performance and lifestyle with outstanding levels of energy savings, building durability, home comfort and health.

DOE Challenge Homes

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Local Go Green Festival Wilton, Ct May 5th, 2013.

admin — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:14:13 +0000

Wilton Go Green Festival will be held at the Wilton Town Green and in the Wilton Library this Sunday May 5^th, 2013 from 11 am to 4 pm. The event showcases local businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals who will share their ideas and products that are in keeping with the Wilton’s Go Green mission of educating the community about conservation and environmental sustainability.

David Popoff is a certified “Green Homes Specialist” Realtor with William Pitt Sotheby’s in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Easy To Do Natural Tube Lights.

admin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:15:52 +0000

by Snappy Green Ct.

Tubular daylighting devices can provide as much pure natural light as a skylight without taking up as much space. They cost less than adding a new window or skylight. The devices are compact, flexible, and can be installed in almost any room, including rooms without direct roof access. Their dual lenses allow you to adjust lighting color and distribution to your needs.

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MAKE YOUR OWN RAIN BARREL.

admin — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:36:36 +0000

A rain barrel is a container that collects and stores
rainwater from downspouts and rooftops for future
use watering lawns and gardens. Generally a rain
barrel is made using a 55-gallon drum, a vinyl garden
hose, PVC couplings, a screen grate to remove debris
and keep insects out, and other materials found at
most hardware stores.

http://cfpub.epa.gov/npstbx/files/KSMO_buildarainbarrel.pdf

Clean with Vinegar = Healthy Home CT.

admin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:45:34 +0000

1001 uses for keeping your home clean and healthy, check out tips on Connecticut’s Green Livestyle blog at Snappy Green.

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Reduce your HotWater Bill up to 76%.

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:49:09 +0000

Reduce your hotwater bill up to 76%, Yikes that is wonderful. Here is an article at USGBC Green Home Guide that give you multiple way of upgrading your system to save big bucks on hot water.

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1000 + 1 Uses for Vinegar Around the Home.

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:50:36 +0000

There are 1001 Uses for White Vinegar, here are a few:

Cleaning ~ Deodorizing and cleaning: combine ½ cup of baking soda and ½ cup hot water.

Around the garden ~ Stop ants from congregating by pouring white distilled vinegar on the area.

In the laundry~ Attack spaghetti, barbecue, or ketchup stains with a white distilled vinegar and water solution.

Health related uses ~ Stop insect stings and bites from itching by dabbing them with a cotton ball saturated with undiluted white distilled vinegar.

Pets ~ Remove skunk odors by wiping down the animal with a 50-50 solution of white distilled vinegar and water, followed by a plain-water rinse. Repeat if necessary.

PassivHouse built @ $150/sq.ft. ~ Extreme Energy Efficient.

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:03:12 +0000

by Green Building Advisor.com

This custom PHIUS+ certified home proves that energy efficient homes are affordable when built at $150 per square foot.

Located in climate zone 4A in Thaxton, Virginia, this 1808 sq. ft home is extremely well insulted and air tight.

Lessons learned, pick you materials wisely, plan ahead and pay attention.

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Homes built with/in Nature, San Francisco.

admin — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:32:13 +0000

Mill Valley Cabins in San Francisco enjoys the ecosystem of the tree canopies and a roof garden with various plant species. large windows and retractable glass doors open the floors to the forest exterior, as the structures maintain a harmonious balance between the natural and man-made.

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