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tag: green

Can Make it Right teach us to build better?

debsilber, managing editor | November 21st, 20117 comments

Brad Pitt's Make it Right foundation has made it their mission to build safe, green and affordable houses in New Orleans' devastated Lower Ninth Ward. Should builders be paying attention?

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Storage Shed

Matthiasi, member | August 12th, 2011

This is our Storage Shed. I designed it in 2003 after we purchased this property. Built it the following year after a lengthy permit & variance odyssey. Approximate size is 440sq.ft floor area...

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Vintage Split-level - Total Gut Remodel

jarchitect, member | March 8th, 2010

This vintage 1940's Seattle bungalow had good bones, but not a lot of space...typical for in-city housing.  The older newlywed couple wanted a home to compliment their new committment to each...

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Disaster Relief Housing

Dreamcatcher, member | January 27th, 20106 comments

This is a project I worked on and I still feel it is a viable solution for disaster relief housing. It is completely self sustainable; providing enough electricity and hot water to comfortably house...

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2009 Passive House Conference

Kevini, editor-at-large | October 27th, 20091 comment

The Passive House movement has found a new foothold in the United States...and for good reason.

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Can Bark Outlast Vinyl Siding by Fifty Years?

debsilber, managing editor | September 1st, 200917 comments

Looking for an energy-efficient, durable, green alternative to standard siding? The answer may be the next tree over.

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Green Tax Credits Mean More Cash in Your Pocket

epirnik, producer | August 20th, 20092 comments

It pays to take advantage of the wide variety of green tax credits and rebate programs now available through the federal and state governments.

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