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Tar Sands, Political Impotence, and Voodoo Science – Is Civil Unrest The Only Way Out?

Guest Author — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:32:19 +0000

Is Civil Unrest The Only Way Out? Is the climate crisis is getting so severe that civil disobedience is justified to compel the federal government to confront the fossil fuel lobby? This is the question that was raised at a recent panel discussion “Blessed 350″ at the Commonwealth Club. The panel was moderated by Greg Dalton. [...]

Getting Visual with Eco Friendly Flooring Options

Guest Author — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:06:20 +0000

When you are looking to spruce up your floors, there are several quick and easy updates that can increase your property value without causing you a lot of time and money. One of the main renovations that brings the best return on your investment is flooring. If you are concerned of not being eco-friendly, you are in luck. [...]

Can You Really Save Energy by Properly Sizing the AC?

Guest Author — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:46:20 +0000

Less energy plus lower cost makes these very smart options for many households. When it comes to summer time and the need to find ways in which to stay cool without killing our budgets or wiping out the ozone layer, one of the easiest ways to do this lies in properly outfitting our homes with [...]

Discover The Principles of Baubiologie

Guest Author — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:05:52 +0000

After World War II, houses and buildings were erected quickly and cheaply as a means to rebuild Germany. However, many people living and working in these houses and buildings soon became noticeably ill, with all signs pointing to the new buildings as the cause. It was this phenomenon that inspired the baubiologie movement in Germany, [...]

Can This Be The Greenest Home in California?

Tadas — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 20:17:20 +0000

If you had to imagine the greenest home in California, what images would spring to mind? Would it be some clay, dome shaped structure perfectly exposed to solar angles, or maybe an ultra chic, boxy looking modern beauty with massive windows facing a valley? What if I told you that this home sits on a pretty standard [...]

Video Tour Exploring Benefits of Passive Solar House Design in Saratoga

Tadas — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:18:03 +0000

When most people think “green” homes they imagine solar panels and fancy energy saving gadgets. It doesn’t have to be this way. We invite you to explore with us a passive solar home in Saratoga (Bay Area) designed by a local architect Hari Sripadanna. The home has achieved a LEED Gold rating and truly stands [...]

New Green Home in Menlo Park 15 Percent More Expensive?

Tadas — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 02:30:58 +0000

So do green homes cost more? When comparing construction costs of green homes there seem to be all sorts of figures floating around. Some builders say it does not cost much more to build sustainably, and some say it could cost anywhere from 5-20% more to build a truly green home. Much of those added costs [...]

A Date with Trash at Newby Island Landfill in Milpitas

Tadas — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 16:46:14 +0000

If you’ve never been to Newby Island Landfill in Milpitas (near San Jose, California) you would be up for a treat if you visited. It would totally blow all of your concepts on how our trash is managed. During an annual Earth Day event, organized by Allied Waste, one can go on a romantic date [...]

Artist’s Eichler Home Goes Green with Solar Energy and Foam Roof

Tadas — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:41:07 +0000

This was fun. A beautiful day on a roof of an Eichler home in San Jose (off Meridian and Curtner). I met up with my friend Jarom Ferriante and learned a few cool things about solar panels and foam roofs. This is a home of a crafty clay artist – Harriet, who’s art is shortly [...]

How to Reduce Energy Use with Passive Solar Room Addition and a Cool Roof

Tadas — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:32:10 +0000

Here is a great example how one can take an older home and make it more energy efficient with an element of smart design. These home owners in San Jose could have built this sun room addition in an old fashion way but instead, they decided to incorporate a passive solar element that not only [...]