green buliding: Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies -----Part Deux - 02/21/08 01:29 PM
Photovoltaic and Home Wind Turbines- The time is now to embrace these technologies. The old-school needs to step aside and let PROGRESS lead the way. Prices are coming down!
Solar Tubes!- Awesome Daylighting Systems, like a skylight on Ginseng! Supercharged!
Natural Materials- Bamboo, natural stone, recycled glass tiles, reclaimed wood products
Wool Carpet- or … (3 comments)
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green buliding: Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies -----Part One - 02/21/08 01:27 PM
Okay here's the run down of Environmentally responsible building practices, materials and energy efficient technologies. In a nutshell.
Ready set go.
Tankless water Heaters! - Top of the list for a reason- tanks are huge energy wasters
Energy Star Appliances- Especially the Fridge!!
Front Load Washer- It saves more than water ( use non toxic … (0 comments)
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green buliding: Earth Works Expo in Denver July 27-29 - 07/29/07 04:37 PM
Day Three has brought some good numbers and I am planning to return next year. While some exhibitors are unhappy with the turn out, I feel that the first year was great success. For me anyway.
Having just one other agent out of 120+ is surprising. I am glad, however that I … (0 comments)
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green buliding: On Location at the Earth Works Expo in Denver - 07/28/07 06:56 PM
Day two of the Denver Earth Works Expo and I have to say I am thinking I should have signed up sooner. The far corner of the venue is not seeing the traffic I had hoped. The other exhibitors are friendly, but there are about twenty solar panel guys. It's kind … (1 comments)
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green buliding: Home Energy Ratings - Evaluating Your Home's Energy Performance - 07/24/07 12:04 PM
Snapshot & Benefits:Home energy ratings are performed on new and existing homes to evaluate each home's energy performance. Home energy ratings are performed on new homes to verify energy performance for programs such as Energy Start Qualified homes. Existing homes may benefit from energy ratings by identifying cost-effective energy-efficiency improvements for … (4 comments)
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green buliding: Built Green Colorado- Ahead of the Trends - 07/24/07 12:02 PM
Overview:Introduced in 1995, Built Green Colorado was created through the joint efforts of the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA), The Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC), Xcel Energy, and E-Star Colorado.
The largest green building program in the nation, Built Green currently has over 100 builder members in … (2 comments)
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green buliding: Straw Bale Home Basics by Colorado Realtor Cyrus Green e-PRO, EcoBroker - 07/24/07 11:59 AM
Technology Snapshot & Benefits:Appropriate for a wide variety of climates, straw bale homes can be comfortable and can manage moisture effectively if designed and constructed properly. These structures can provide good thermal (approx. R-30 to R-35) and sound insulation and provide some fire-resistance in ASTM testing. They use low embodied energy, … (4 comments)
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green buliding: Sundance Channel Website- FREE ECO-ADVERTISING!! - 07/24/07 11:55 AM
I'd like to share the news about this website www.sundancechannel.com/thegreenIt has a free directory of green businesses and environmentalist organizations. I found this to be a well designed site, and it is heavily advertised on the Sundance Channel. Founded by Robert Redford, this is a great source of entertianment and information … (4 comments)
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green buliding: Sustainable Living Fair- Fort Collins, Colorado - 07/12/07 01:47 PM
Join me for a weekend of enlightening solutions that sustain our lifestyles while sustaining our environment.Mark your calendar now for the third weekend in September, as always!The Rocky MountainSustainable Living Fair is a solution based, hands-on, family oriented event designed to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about Sustainable Living Practices, … (0 comments)
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green buliding: Earth Works Expo in Denver July 27-29 - 07/12/07 01:43 PM
I am going to be an exhibitor at this event, and wanted to put the word out. This should be a well attended event focusing on Green Building & Renewable Energy. With over 150 exhibitors and some great workshops, speakers and a Sat. night Gala reception. Title sponsors include Redirect Guide, who … (0 comments)
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green buliding: Mold Mitigation in Homes and Buildings- Posted by an EcoBroker Cerified Agent in CO - 07/04/07 09:57 AM
Technology Snapshot & Benefits:Molds occur naturally in our environment. They reproduce by means of tiny spores. When a person touches or inhales mold or mold spores, sensitive individuals may have an allergic reaction. The key to mold control is moisture control, as mold spores cannot reproduce without moisture or water. Controlling … (3 comments)
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green buliding: Green Fix-Up Project- Before and after Photos - 06/21/07 10:35 PM
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