“Why kiss the air? (Cause it’s the air you breathe)” –Mourning Widows Well, according to the American Lung Association’s just-released report, “State of the Air,” kissing the air a little less might be a good thing. See the report here. …
When visiting friends in Florida recently, Paul said to me: Hey, Mr. LEED Green guy, let me show you something you might be interested in seeing. Out to the garage he led me. Nope, nothing new that I could immediately …
Off-grid is green “Although a desire to go green isn’t usually the primary driver for people going off-grid, the lifestyle has many environmental benefits,” according to John Platt writing for online publication mothernaturenetwork. “For one thing, most off-grid homes or …
This post is basically an excerpt from an advertisement by reThink Wood in a professional green building magazine I get, and from a couple of green-related websites with linkage by me between ’em. (From reThink) “Forests Absorb, Store and Release …
Things I’ve Forgotten or Never Knew about Trees, Wood—and the Atmosphere Read more »
Ever been sitting somewhere in your home during the fairer weather months, quiet enough to hear a thumping sound at the nearby window or glass slider? I have, ignoring it typically ‘til I’m in the yard a day later where …
In the place from where I write this is a cottage directory. Under the tab “Sea Turtles” is a piece offered with this catchy title. From May through October sea turtles need dark beaches. During the summer months on Florida’s …
Expect a Return from ‘Your’ Nest Egg? So Does ‘She’ Read more »
There’re days when I’m looking on my personal power grid for any renewing energy I can find; eating a Clif Bar, taking a power nap, etc. For your proposed green building, you can look behind the sofa or under the …
Who isn’t happier for daylight streaming into places of work, or in our homes? The LEED 3rd-party rating system being employing for the proposed building has a credit for projects that achieve 75% daylighting of all interior spaces. Good idea, …
Enjoying Daylight at Work? Or is it more like the Dark Hole of Calcutta there? Read more »
The article’s accompanying picture is captioned: “Environmental activists work on a floating garden of natural river grasses. The Magothy River Association is planning a workshop to teach waterfront residents how to build the floats and attract marine life.” I’m guessing …
So, there’s more sustainability planned for the renovation at my home. The 3-lane dark asphalt driveway will be replaced by two lanes of light-colored pervious pavers or loose stone and possibly one lane of open-grid pavers. (The image with firetruck …