Software Advice has released the first in a series of “state of the industry” reports to share their observations on construction software trends over the last year. One of the major trends they reported was the increased demand for software to track LEED credits. Just as LEED certification has grown in popularity; so too has [...]
LEED Credit Tracking Software
Posted July 12th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Saving seed
Posted July 11th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Annie recently e-mailed me her mother’s method of selecting fruits and pods for saving seed, and I thought it might be of interest to other readers. “My mother grew upon a farm in the south of Italy and she has always told me little gardening tips which I don’t always see … Aussie Organic Gardening
World-Saving iPhone Apps
Posted July 11th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
On the heels of the “discovery” by Gizmodo of the new iPhone in a bar in Redwood City, we thought it an “appt” time to provide a run-through of the myriad sustainability-themed iPhone apps available for download. We’ve categorized them all into three buckets: 1) Apps that actually do something green, 2) Apps that show [...]
Small Cob Buildings without Permits!
Posted July 10th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
I would like to introduce you to a new member of the team of architects and designers at www.DreamGreenHomes.com: John Fordice. He is presenting a series of small (under 120 sq. ft.) cob homes or studios that can be built in most localities without the need for a building permit, because they fall below the [...]
AtKisson, Inc. a Sustainability Leader
Posted July 9th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
AtKisson Inc., a sustainability leader since the mid 1990s, From the beginning, the company has been a sought-after source of fresh ideas, well-tested experience, and best practices, for a wide variety of clients ranging from cities, to Fortune 500 corporations, to small non-profit groups. The Group’s early projects were in support of the sustainability leaders of [...]
Herb of the Year
Posted July 9th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
The “Herb of the Year” is dill. Had I known, over 40 years ago, that the name comes from the Norse word, dilla (to lull), for its ability to soothe colicky babies and induce sleep, I would have used it in abundance with our first child, whose name I will not mention. I do know [...]
Why Raised Beds?
Posted July 8th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
By Cassandra Truax Three Ways Raised Bed Gardening Makes Life Easier Why garden with a raised bed? Let me answer that question with another question. Why not? I started my first raised bed garden out of desperation. I live on the Mogollon rim in Northeaster Arizona. Translate: Mogollon rim to rock cliff. When I first [...]
Global Warming Denial is Alive and Kicking
Posted July 8th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Every year I look for new books that have been recently published in order to keep www.greenhomebuilding.com as up-to-date as possible. I had been under the impression that the controversy over whether global warming is really happening as a result of human activity was finally dying down, and that even the nay-sayers were beginning to [...]
Compost Can – a good way to collect materials for your composter!
Posted July 5th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Perhaps you’re already composting all of your yard waste and garden waste. If so, great work! But are you throwing away kitchen scraps that you could turn into rich, finished compost instead? Don’t throw away those scraps — collect them with a compost can in your kitchen! You can use your own sealed container if [...]
Almost time to plant garlic
Posted July 4th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Soils for garlic need plenty of mature compost added, and they should have a a soil pH close to neutral for good growth and a rich supply of antioxidants. The health benefits of garlic have been known for thousands of years, and this humble herb has been immortalised in carvings in … Aussie Organic Gardening