Material Knowledge
In The Dark about Energy Efficient Lighting?
Look at your current power bill. Now imagine it being 8-10% lower without having to struggle to see well while getting dressed in the morning,- read more >
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Sustainable Design
Concrete Insulation; Small Investment-Big Savings
If you’ve been wondering if concrete insulation is worth the expense, this article will inspire you to….just do it! A very small- read more >
Sustainable Design
Grey Water Recycling For Arid Climate Zones
The following article with information about grey water recycling benefits was posted by the on the Envirohaven.com blog on November 13, 2013.- read more >
Sustainable Design
Beware of Hidden Costs When Purchasing Rural Property
A version of this post can also be found on the website for Envirohaven™, a company that facilitates the construction of hyper-efficient- read more >
Sustainable Design
Why Geodesic Designs Are Inherently Hurricane Resistant
by Greg Bischoff for Envirohaven, Reno, Nevada First published November 11, 2012 Watching the news about the devastation which Hurricane Sandy- read more >
Material Knowledge
Are Triple Pane Windows A Good Investment?
Triple pane windows have been around for years and I believe that not enough attention has been given to the question of whether or not they are a- read more >
Organizing Your Design
Location, Location, Location: 5 Considerations For Locating Your Sustainable Green Home
When deciding to build a new home, the location is the most important consideration. Some rules should be followed when searching for property on- read more >
The Construction Team
10 Tips for Making Sure Your Contractor Is On The Level
Before thinking about what kind of Contractor to hire or if you’re still thinking about how much money you think you can save by not having the- read more >