Re-Done Green

What kind of team? We in the Northwest live in our own unique area. We have different weather and different wildlife. The Puget Sound Action Team takes a look at the overall health of the Puget Sound Region. One area of research that they have excelled at is Low Impact Development. They have create a [...]

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I was reading a few articles on Green Living and Green Construction. These articles made me think some more and recall some previous conversations. What is “Green” in the construction industry? I don’t think I can give each person an exact answer, but I can ask some questions that may help answer individuals questions. Is [...]

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from the USGBC *Buildings Account for 48% of CO2 emissions in the United States —more than either the transportation or industrial sectors, and over the next 25 years, CO2 emissions from buildings are projected to grow faster than any other sector. *Buildings consume 70% of the electricity load in the U.S. *The U.S. population and [...]

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Okay, I am going to throw some definitions at you. You can follow the links to the wikipedia, but I have also used my words for a short definition. Green Washing – Making an items seem ‘greener’ than it really is. In this day and age there are lots of ‘marketing’ schemes being used to [...]

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Okay, so this has been around for a little bit, but I still thought I would share. The new store name is Ecohaus. The new website is www.ecohaus.com. They have lots of good, natural and sustainable items for your construction project. Soon a store will be opening in Bellevue, so for those Eastsiders, you can [...]

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Everyone knows that all new homes are insulated to what is ‘code’. Is this enough though? I do not think so. ‘Code’ just states that this is the minimal amount required. More and more homes are being ‘super insulated’. What is this you ask? It is insulation that is above code and provides for the [...]

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I decided that my interest in Green Living, Low Impact Development and Sustainable and Healthy Living might interest others. So I decided to blog about it. Hopefully others can gain knowledge about these items. Enjoy this site.

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