So, at the beach, comfort isn’t complicated. Bring a sweater or shirt, just in case, or maybe a windbreaker—and a portable umbrella if you have one. Or, rent one. If still uncomfortable, hit the water or retreat to a nearby …
Comfortable? Just Right? Or, In Need of a Portable Heater? Read more »
In the mid-March post “Renewable Energy Commitment for Savings,” I foretold of an upcoming post about an area homeowner who likes watching the electric meter go backwards at the only LEED® for Homes Platinum certified single-family residence in Anne Arundel …
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 …
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 …
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 »
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 …
Wish I’d asked myself that question before we re-shingled our house 8 years ago. A very dark gray architectural shingling was selected to complement the lighter gray on the exterior walls. Traditional. Having just repainted our house an even lighter …
The Lower House of Delegates Building was awarded LEED for Commercial Interiors Gold certification late last year. Check out Annapolis building helps state earn ‘green’ honor, the 3rd blurb down the page.
My sister drove me from Cleveland to Detroit recently in her new Ford C-MAX. Sheesh, wish I had one! (Wish-list is a friendlier notion than envy.) Her car’s advertised MPG is 47—both city and highway. I’m seeing cars like these, …