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In the era of the McMansion, it's important to take a step back and consider efficiency, space and housing materials in the quest for an eco-friendly home.

The City of Calgary's recently opened Water Centre is delivering on its sustainable promises with lower energy consumption and a building employees love to work in.

Do research and consider your lifestyle when buying or remodeling/renovating your home to ensure you are making sustainable choices.

Strategies for effective, sustainable and green practices should be a priority for managing the present and future growth of communities.

The site, the design, the construction of a building, together with its energy and water efficiency make it a green home.

Building green means taking a holistic approach to every aspect of the building process, from efficiency and low-toxicity, to environmental impact.

High performance schools designed to sustainable standards bring benefits that transcend being kind to the environment: think better grades and healthier children.

While LEED and green buildings are ways to build more sustainably, living buildings move beyond current standards to enhance and restore urban environments.

Going "Green" is the latest trend taking root across the globe. There are many easy ways to get involved, support the environment, and save some money in the process!

Healthcare systems and hospitals are increasingly turning to green options, such as using efficient lighting, when renovating existing structures and building new sites.

Sustainable buildings, green architecture, and conservation of energy and water were highlights of a conference and show for interior designers and facility managers.

Hurricanes Katrina and Ike pointed out how fragile homes can be. With new construction or rebuilding after storm damage, build green, sustainable, and strong with ICFs.

Daylight is the best light for people to work in. Reflectors, or lightshelves, at windows can direct daylight deep into a building, allowing lights to be switched off.

Using recycled and salvaged building materials is a way to minimize the environmental impact of remodeling or constructing a green home.

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) are stay-in-place interlocking foam block products that provide great strength, sound-proofing and r-value.

Some of the eco-oriented events and environmental programs scheduled for April 2007

Successful businesses employ sustainable practices. Environmental awareness, economic costs, and risks of inaction drive businesses to eco-change

Tacking on green building products to a design may earn points in a green rating system but it's a lousy strategy for realizing enduring architecture people will love.

Green jobs will make up a larger segment of the workforce once the economy booms. Here are some resources for those who are interested in green careers.

From the roof to the heating to the floors, environmentally friendly materials and features for eco home design that will save you money as well as save the environment.

So you've decided to jump on the "going green" bandwagon. Congratulations. You've made the right decision because building green homes is extremely important.

Sustainability is an architectural goal with repercussions for the design of building assemblies. Faulty construction and poor components compromise service life.

The Terrapin Turtle and Grateful Dead were the inspiration for two Dead Heads to create Terrapin Brewey, a local microbrew and live music venue in Athens Georgia.

For anyone who has considered how to have a career that offers a livable salary while it contributes to saving the environment, join the sustainability movement.

Parents can help their children develop a love of the earth and a greater environmental awareness with simple habits and activities that have a lasting impact.

The green building movement is gathering momentum and both general contractors and remodeling contractors are educating themselves on materials and ENERGY STAR appliances

Computer hardware is one of the biggest landfill fillers and most use large amounts of energy. A relatively new notebook in town is winning all kinds of green stars.

Composting is easy and it is a planet-friendly way to cut back on household trash while doing something good for the soil by yielding nutrient-rich soil for all gardens.

A look at some of the factors that go into a green and healthful diet.

ICFs are a green building technology that is fast gaining market share in the construction industry. Hollow Styrofoam blocks are stacked and poured with concrete.

Mature trees provide many benefits. Their shade helps lower energy costs, and their aspect heightens land values. But builders need to plan ahead to protect these assets.

The Living Building Challenge is a set of standards that will make buildings more eco-friendly using renewable resources and self-treating water systems.

Want to know what some of the best eco jobs are this year? Here are five that warranted more than just a passing glance.

Using truth in green branding is a must-do to build customer trust and perception.

Sure it's great to be green. But green jobs also help local businesses and families to enjoy prosperity.

Green home building and remodeling can save homeowners thousands of dollars a year in energy costs and tax credits as well as preserving the environment.

Climate change has increased rainfall in the UK, causing severe floods in the north west. Garden design using green roofs, porous paving and planting can reduce this.

Small business can go easily go green. Learn thirteen ways to go green.

The history of Coke and its influence on pop culture is told in exhibits, three theaters and a tasting room for sampling Coca-Cola products served around the world.