Author: Allison
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Green Home Design Closes the Wealth Gap in the US
Sustainable homes may seem like a luxury, but green design solutions can help close the wealth gap in the United States…
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New research on “mother” trees | the importance of FSC certified wood
Mother trees that communicate to their seedlings, sending them nutrients? Trees that share information among species to ensure their mutual survival?…
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Architects’ Perspectives on the issue of Confederate Statues
Charlottesville, Virginia was recently visited, or more aptly invaded by, members of nearly fifty different organizations loosely falling under the umbrella of the Alt-Right…
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Is Beauty a Trade-off for Green Design?
Nature teaches us the importance of beauty for survival. Color in the plumage of birds, the smell of flowers are but two examples of natural selection …
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Zero energy homes | the Passivhaus approach to reducing energy bills in homes
True or false – adding insulation has diminishing returns? True, doubling the thickness of a roof insulation doubles the cost while halving the heat loss/gain, and half of a half is a quarter and half of that an eighth…. So, “How low should we go?” as some have asked.
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In Pursuit of Happiness – The Question of Size and Architecture
The topic of size comes up a lot at architectural conferences. The issue is an important one for obvious reasons – bigger homes require more energy to heat and cool and more energy goes into the construction materials.
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Affordable Green Buildings: Lessons From the Make It Right Homes
To understand how to build affordable green buildings, it’s useful to look toward low-income communities where these strategies are being applied at scale, where costs and paybacks are being measured.
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Modern Green Virginia Beach House Tour
Superinsulated and designed to meet Passivhaus standards, triple glazed windows, Huber Zip system, FSC certified woods and many other sustainable features.
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Solar Energy: Let the Sun Shape the Roof
Solar energy is becoming more affordable by the day (see blog post 3/16/2106). Before long, the cost for solar power will become cheaper than grid-sourced.
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Virginia’s Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center in Film
Teen filmmaker James Hill documentary showcases the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center’s green features.