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Your Green Life Segment – The Mysteries of the Deep

April 5, 2011

Chris Hartman is headed where few people have ever been, one thousand feet below the surface of the ocean off the South Pacific island of Palau. And he’s going in a one man submarine. Hartman works for a company called Deep Marine Technology. He and his team will be in Palau for an entire year, […]

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Owner-Built EnergyStar-Rated Weekend Home in CT

April 4, 2011

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The Derbyville – Green Project House Plan #1032

April 3, 2011

Energy Star certified green home by Addison Builders of Greenville, SC. Visit the plan here: www.dongardner.com Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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An earth-built passive solar house: cob (south), strawbale (north)

April 1, 2011

Passive solar design dates back over 2 and a half millennia to the ancient Greeks and Chinese; it not only predates modern HVAC systems, but also modern materials. So it makes sense that earth-built homes would play well with passive solar techniques. In this video, natural building expert Michael G. Smith shows us how they […]

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LEED, Follow or Get Out of the Way

March 31, 2011

This short documentary revolves around the idea that buildings that are LEED-certified are better for us and for the environment. LEED is a checklist, created by the USGBC (United States Green Building Council) that improves the energy efficiency and environmental quality of a building. The Digital Media in Motion Lab is made up of thirteen […]

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Passive solar, urban live/work, relatively small space design

March 30, 2011

Architect Alan Cohen’s dream house is efficient with space; he packs he packs 4000 square feet of multi-use building- office (1050 sq ft), home (1730 sq ft), art studio for his wife and garage- onto a 3750 square foot lot. It’s also very energy efficient; Cohen uses passive solar for heating and cooling his home, […]

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Green Home and Real Estate for Sale in Albuquerque, New Mexico.wmv

March 29, 2011

Earth Origins Realty presents this breathtaking home located in the heart of Albuquerque’s North Valley: www.albuquerquerealestateandhomes.com This home synchronizes green construction technologies with organic aesthetics inspired by New Mexico skies, earth, water, trees mountains, and light. With a resounding exterior, sinuous, sustainably-harvested vigas, rammed earth trombe walls, custom bamboo cabinets, handcrafted 8′ tall interior doors, […]

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VIDEO #3 – GIY-ROOFING MATERIALS

March 28, 2011

The purpose of the GIY Workbook and companion Video Guides, are to give home and building owners the knowledge and know-how to build “green” into their own home. This video is specifically about the material selection for your GIY ROOF. The Workbook series details ways to obtain green building strategies that can be affordable and […]

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eco house – shipping container eco house / home

March 27, 2011

www.permies.com A tour of an eco house made from an insulated shipping container. This eco house is small, humble, cheap and pretty nice considering how cheap it is. Includes a composting toilet. A sort of “secret” eco house – from the drive it looks like a shipping container being used for storage. Inside it looks […]

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Sustainable Living Tour of Germany Itinerary – Green Harmony Tour August 17-25 2009

March 26, 2011

Welcome to our unique sustainable design tours of Germany, in the past known for its old world charm. Today the country has undertaken a leadership role in all facets of sustainable and ecological living that is admired worldwide. Our next ecotour will start on August 17th 2009 and will continue for 9 days. On this […]

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2011 Solar Decathlon – ASU Solar Homestead

March 25, 2011

The US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is an award-winning program that challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. Join us as we follow the Appalachian State team in the first of a series of videos documenting the Solar Homestead project. Enjoyed this article?More information […]

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