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Architectural Reclamation: Creating a More Sustainable Built Environment
Today’s complex environmental problems require innovative solutions from all parties involved. National governments continue to negotiate the establishment of global regulations for acceptable emission levels, firms are increasingly implored to be mindful of the planet by reducing waste, and individuals are encouraged to make small-scale efforts by recycling and reusing materials in order to diminish their own footprint.[read more]
Shipping container "cities" bring creative, funky approach to green construction
This started out as an article on prefabricated modular housing, which can bring the construction price of new homes down considerably and lends itself well to use of green materials and straightforward replication. There’s a multi-part series on green prefab construction, including the history and evolution of the industry...[read more]
Container-Life: Thinking Outside the Box
Thanks to Hillary at This Tiny House for the tip on container-life, a blog started not so long ago about… you guessed it: container houses. You’ll find “news, reviews, comments and community for ISBU 'shipping container' buildings.” Not to be missed… Link to original post[read more]
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“Brilliant!Long-term committed asset holders like schools, municipalities, hospitals, ... tend to be the greatest beneficiaries from energy retrofits, so it's great to see Impington showing leadership. And the Skanska financing program is a lifesaver: similar programs are emerging all over. We've found that one of the important "little details" that make all of this possible is that of having a ...”
“I love the term "food rescuer". This is something I'd love to do and wish I'd done in college. My friend started bike co-ops and it would've been easy to add food onto the mission. We had weekly Sunday dinners and even rescuing food and serving it on Sunday would work. Thanks for sharing.Blog OnJanet”