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portfolio for the green education of the family in support of responsible green lifestyles



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Energy 101: Geothermal Heat Pumps

An energy-efficient heating and cooling alternative, the geothermal heat pump system moves heat from the ground to a […]

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Energy 101: Cool Roofs

Environmentally friendly “Cool Roofs” reflect the sun’s heat, reduce both building cooling loads, lower utility bills, reduce the urban heat island […]

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Energy 101: Home Energy Assessment

A home energy assessment, also known as a home energy audit, is the first step to assess how […]

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The Dangers Of Going Green

Too often design questions focus on protecting one aspect or another of nature. Instead, we need to look […]

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A Day Made of Glass

Can you imagine organizing your daily schedule with a few touches on your bathroom mirror? Chatting with far-away […]

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A Product Is Only as Sustainable as the Sum of Its Parts

Selecting sustainable cabinetry requires careful examination of multiple components. One of those little inconveniences with documenting credits for […]

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Leveraging the Landscape to Manage Water

According to a report from the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, one inch of rainwater hitting one […]

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How Do You Perceive the Environment?

Unless you’ve lived in isolation the past several years, you have no doubt heard there is something going […]

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What the Consumer Needs to Understand

In the U.S., the impact of buildings on resources reveals the following statistics: 40% energy use, 72% electrical […]

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Environmental Greenwashing

Greenwashing is any form of marketing or public relations that links a corporate, political, religious or nonprofit organization to […]

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