The DIY Craze
January 23rd, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, [&hellip
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Earthship Biotecture: The Ultimate in Natural, Sustainable Building
November 18th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
An Earthship is a radically sustainable home made of recycled materials
Ecocradle: The Future of Styrofoam is a Mushroom
November 16th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Ecocradle is the world’s first packaging material made from mushrooms.
A McMansion Builder Tries Zero Energy Building
August 9th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Like many a true business breakthrough, Prairie Ridge Homes, a new subdivision of net zero energy homes, grew out of [&hellip
One Way Climate Change Will Change the Way We Build
July 19th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
A village in Alaska has had to find a way to counteract the effects of an ongoing permafrost melt that [&hellip
Is Your Insulation Bad For the Environment?
July 13th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Uh-oh. Turns out that many of the insulation materials we use to reduce our energy use (and thus reduce greenhouse [&hellip
EU Mandates Nearly Carbon Neutral Buildings After 2020
May 27th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
This week the European Parliament announced new energy standards that will require all new buildings constructed in Europe after 2020 [&hellip
Reinvent Cities to Stop Climate Change
April 12th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
My professional training as a city planner is without a doubt part of the reason this topic idea caught my [&hellip
New York City’s Pier 57: A Shipping Container Shopping Center?
August 17th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Architecture firm LOT-EK, is known primarily for building Puma City, a 11,000 square foot store made out of 24 shipping [&hellip
GTR: Homes of the Future with Tom Schey of Minimal Productions
August 7th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily speaks with Tom Schey, President of Minimal Productions. Schey on building LEED Platinum certified, high-end [&hellip
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Lighting
— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
— T8 Plug-And-Play LED Linear Bulb Options
— LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent light bulbs
— True Cost of LEDs
— Outdoor lighting Options
Kitchen Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen
— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
— How to Clean Your Refrigerators Condenser Coils Or Fan
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy efficiency tips for the refrigerator and freezer
— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
— 9 Energy Saving Tips For Efficient Cooking
— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
— 5 Natural Remedies for Deodorizing a Refrigerator
— Natural Cleaning RecipesBathroom Efficiency
— 4 Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Bathroom
— How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
— Replace the Wax ring on the toilet
— Replace the flapper valve on the toilet to eliminate leaks
— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
— Install high Efficiency Shower heads
— Changing The Sink Aerator
— Check the toilet for water leaks
— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
— Green Product Review: 1.0 gallon per minute faucet aerator from Niagara ConservationHVAC Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for Window AC units
— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
— Efficient furnace filters
— How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step
— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
— How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
— Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
— How To Clean Your Dryer’s Lint Trap, Screen And Vent
— How to clean a lint vent using the LintEaterYard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems