Articles related to "Green Building Materials"

Homeowners looking for green flooring options for their homes may want to consider bamboo floors. Renewable, and beautiful, bamboo flooring passes all tests.

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.

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!

Engineered wood is not new, but is starting to be recognized as a green and sustainable building material, bonding together material such as recycled wood flooring.

US income tax filing is coming. To maximize tax returns, claim energy tax credits by reducing residential energy consumption. Solar panels, insulation, and wind energy.

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

Cork floors offer beauty and durability in a green friendly product. Cork is renewable, light weight and water resistant, making it a great flooring option.

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

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

Denim insulation? Trendy, but the new kid on the block is green, sustainable, energy efficient spray foam insulation made from soy beans. It's not just for tofu anymore.

After a century, drywall (also called Sheetrock) has a green, sustainable replacement. Drywall is gypsum wallboard; EcoRock is 80% post-industrial waste content.

Interest is growing in green funds that allow socially responsible investing in green stocks and sustainable businesses with a focus on corporate ethics.

It takes more than green construction materials to create sustainable design. Apply three tests to verify the sustainability of green buildings.

Home flooring is one of the basic residential remodel items to focus on. Choices include terrazzo, ceramic tile, natural stone, laminate, hardwood, carpet, and more.

Like Hints From Heloise for ecophiles, this book is full of clever, good old fashioned advice on living green by decluttering, using green cleaners and simplifying life.