HGTV Announces New Green Home Giveaway, Launches Blog

greenhome2009 Last year was the first time that HGTV added a “green home” giveaway to their already legendary “dream home” giveaway. We were delighted to see such attention being paid to sustainable design — since the annual dream homes were generally behemoths of excess. We did, however, have one beef with the organizers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:14:03

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EKLA Sofas: So Green, So Good!

Sofas will always be one of the best respite elements of your home and most homeowners have a certain preference on what design and make to place ... - We are crazy about beds. EKLA Sofas: So Green, So Good! Couch, health, Home Designs, living room, low impact ... Furniture Dreams Come True Zuo Modern Retro Shelf Why not a Furniture Bailout? Voluptuous [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 21:00:45

Victorian color palettes-how to go wild

Today we are happy to have a guest blogger, Helen Green, for a visit.A graduate of the National Design Academy (UK), Helen designs home interiors that are reflective of the homeowner's personality and life style. Currently working on a major renovation and complete home interior re-design in the heart of rural [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 14:00:00

EcoFutures Turn-Key Zero Energy Homes

Turn-key green homes are becoming more widely available across the United States, and Solar Village has announced a new set of energy-efficient home designs that put smart, eco ... beginning was built by All American Homes in Decatur, Indiana. The two designs shown here [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:30:40

Designing your Kid’s Bedroom Green

Since we value our kids so much, it is quite important to consider the things we put in their bedroom ... -beds, dressers, furniture, Home Designs, interior-design, newborns, nightstands, toxic materials ... made from sustainable, safe, non-toxic materials. These modern pieces encompass everything [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 18:35:12

Lifestyle - 15 Inspiring Glimpses into the Future of Green Housing

What does a 21st century home look like? ... Building Materials. And to think we used the phrase "house of straw" to mean impermanent. I can't see this strawbale-packed house from Earthflow Design Works (complete with pervious concrete driveway [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 11:00:00

Solaleya Makes Weird Houses Feel Normal

Solaleya Dome Home Photo Solaleya makes highly efficient homes. They showed off their designs at West Coast Green last week. The thing is, they look a bit like landed UFOs. Not that dome houses are exactly new, but they also aren't the most common of house forms. Even so, I have to admit I totally wanted to live [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 16:51:22

Decor - Digging for a Library of Mod Inspiration

So much new design is derived from the classics. I often reference the 60s house of my childhood in the San Fernando Valley when styling a space, ... an entire green section for energy-saving home designs.         In addition to the books, the site [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 12:00:00

Blu Homes Launches Convenient, Green, Affordable Abodes

So I have some renderings and information on Blu Homes, and I've also spoken with the folks in charge of this company ... of the homes are large in size. They're just right for the occupants, featuring open floor plans that are smartly and passively designed. Picture_1 Picture_4 Each home can be individually [more...]

Date: 2008-07-17 19:00:11

RuralZED Zero Carbon Eco Homes

I've been intrigued by ZEDfactory ever since I first started seeing their homes and designs ... , RuralZED is more than a house, it's a system for developing zero carbon, zero energy, healthy homes ... , and if not, it will probably have a green roof. All of this is in addition to the efficient design [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 19:32:30

Green Office Design

By James CollettPaying attention to office design and building maintenance are imperative aspects to doing business that many corporation owners overlook. The look of office interiors can have a deep consequence on the frame of mind ... "closed in" or claustrophobia. A lot of home offices wind up set up in this way, with extra office [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 18:56:00

Global Green New Orleans Home Built to Endure Hurricanes

Global Green USA, the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI) ... proved tough enough for the Gulf Coast in their first major test. Sitting on borate treated wood ... and paperless sheetrock are also designed to inhibit mold expansion and can easily be repaired [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 00:54:32

Prefab? FABULOUS

When architect Michelle Kaufmann and her husband set out to purchase an affordable green home, to no avail, they decided to build there own ... . Her designs are unbelievably cool and modern and affordable. If you are a fan of Frank Gehry ... working for both architects. Kaufmann's designs bring modern, affordable sustainable living to a new [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 08:18:48

Product Review: Amia Chair by Steelcase is the Best!

I like the idea of being able to go green in every room in my home, ... in sustainable design: Gold Cradle to Cradle certification for indoor air quality, 97% recyclable [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 20:07:05

Inside the House of the Future

Green technology, wireless connectivity, and less ostentation are just some of the newest home-building trends January 6, 2009, ... to put some of the same design features into new homes. Such trends are worth noting: Having ... Just since 1992 the number of U.S. homes built with patios or porches has doubled. The New American [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:47:00

Show Off Your Work & Win Some Jewelry!

I'm a woman of questionable taste. I love LoLs, odd SNL skits and humor based on flatulence and falling down. { ... to Wordpress & custom theme by Sharp Wit Designs from the wonderful Green and Clean Mom. I am so excited to get a new home for my little blawg. I have some BIG plans for the site. Lots of new bells [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 18:49:11

From The People Person Who Brought You Green Tea In The Park

However subtle, we’re suckers for Japanese influenced design elements ... . And wooded lots, mid-century modern, and a little bit of history too: “This Contemporary unique mid-century home was designed by the architect of the Japanese Tea House in Golden Gate ... [more...]

Date: 2008-08-26 15:24:38

Modern Green “i-House”

I keep hearing that our current economic recession is going to spawn a new decade of affordable design ... the modern home affordableWee House UpdatedWee House Updated ... floor plan. With a smorgasbord of eco options available it looks like a pretty good deal. Let’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 05:03:22

Green Furnishings from Arhaus

The best furnishings today come from the ones originating for eco-friendly initiatives ... , childrens-bedroom-furniture, Home Designs, initiatives, Kids Furniture, point of sale, Storage ... , for people who are looking for modern and environmentally conscious furnishings, your house is covered [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 20:49:20

Can Green Designs Solve A Housing Crisis?

HopiReservation_Cameron.jpg The walls of Elmer Bear Eagle's house are covered in mold. The black intrusion began in the basement ... , creating a mold haven. The homes are also fraught with poor insulation, which Bear Eagle says [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 19:15:33

Can Green Designs Solve A Housing Crisis?

Hopi reservation housing The walls of Elmer Bear Eagle's house are covered in mold. The black intrusion began in the basement ... , creating a mold haven. The homes are also fraught with poor insulation, which Bear Eagle says [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 10:00:00

Kerri Fuhr

Kerri Fuhr Name: Kerri Fuhr Website Link: www.kerrifuhr.com Where are you located? British Columbia, Canada [ ... my subjects. I also love history and the designs in late medieval and victorian tapestries inspire ... in my garage at home. After a few years of learning the basics and making gifts for friends, people [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 15:05:43

Book Review: 'Clodagh: Your Home'

"Clodagh: Your Home, Your Sanctuary," by Clodagh and Heather Ramsdell (Rizzoli, $50) ... , relying on woods or stone in walls or furniture. The rooms are designed with a sense of balance ... and feng shui beliefs as a way of enhancing a healthy lifestyle, along with green cleaning tips [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 20:39:05

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