denver: Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies -----Part Deux
- 02/21/08 05:29 AM
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 NO carpet- The stench of new carpet is evil and disgusting. It's called Off- Gassing and it's dangerous. Insulation- Recycled newsprint or Cellulose- blown in to R-40, also recycled Denim is HOT Sips panels- Structural Insulated Panels-pre cast, pre-cut, pre insulated and the wave of the future. Half the build time, … (4 comments)
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 soap!!!) Energy Star Lighting Fixtures and Compact Fluorescent- Nearly HALF the energy is used! Sustainably Harvested Materials- Forest Stewardship Council wood products, locally sourced if possible Recycling Materials and Material Waste- This is a no brainer, but the construction industry is mostly BLIND to the need for this. Low VOC Paints and Coatings- Linseed … (1 comments)
denver: Earth Works Expo in Denver July 27-29
- 07/29/07 09:37 AM
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 came and made some possibly very lucrative business contacts. Builders, developers, first time home buyers, resale move up buyers, even some retirees. I am convinced that the business will come. I presented myself well, and see it as branding and exposure rather than direct, immediate sales. Has anyone heard of a … (0 comments)
denver: Home Energy Ratings - Evaluating Your Home's Energy Performance
- 07/24/07 05:04 AM
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 the home. Additionally, home energy ratings are utilized by many financial institutions to qualify homes for energy-efficient mortgages. Estimated Cost Savings:Home energy ratings can identify cost-effective improvements that potentially save homeowners hundreds of dollars each year. Issues:Please be careful not to assume that your home inspector can perform an energy … (4 comments)
denver: Built Green Colorado- Ahead of the Trends
- 07/24/07 05:02 AM
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 Colorado, 45 sponsor members, and a Built Green Industry Leaders group. The operating budget of the program is generated from the dues and fees of the builder and sponsor members, and from the substantial financial contributions of the Built Green Industry Leaders. Built Green Industry Leader members are: James Hardie … (2 comments)
denver: Straw Bale Home Basics by Colorado Realtor Cyrus Green e-PRO, EcoBroker
- 07/24/07 04:59 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, low-toxicity building materials which are usually available locally. Straw bale homes offer an alternative aesthetic with a variety of options for designs and finishes. Estimated Cost Savings:Cost savings vary with climate and are related to home heating costs. Issues:Most challenges with straw bale homes are related to inadequate design or construction practices that … (4 comments)
denver: Sundance Channel Website- FREE ECO-ADVERTISING!!
- 07/24/07 04:55 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 as well as an opportunity for networking. If you are part of this movement towards sensible, renewable and sustainable business practice, post your business on there. The potential for personal branding in your community is as great as the potential for widespread success for this website. You'll like it, … (4 comments)
denver: Sustainable Living Fair- Fort Collins, Colorado
- 07/12/07 06:47 AM
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, Renewable Energy, Environmental & Social Responsibility, Natural Health, Green Building, Alternative Vehicles, Organic Agriculture, Local Economies and more.The Fair features Keynote Speakers, National Exhibitors, Hands-On Workshops and Demonstrations, 140 Exhibitors, Planet Youth, a Zen Zone, the Friendly Food Market, a beer garden and entertainment.The Fair is organized by the Rocky … (0 comments)
denver: Earth Works Expo in Denver July 27-29
- 07/12/07 06:43 AM
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 I advertise with. They publish a directory of green businesses in Portland, Salt Lake City, and now Denver. Boulder and Fort Collins. You may consider coming to this event to keep up on the latest technologies in Green Building, Sustainable Agriculture, Green Transportation, Resource Conservation, Relocalization and other environmental issues … (1 comments)
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!;)
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