Green Building
Power to People: Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”102046″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”204125″][vc_column_text] The development of cellular phones, digital control systems and information communication networks can provide a road-map for a more flexible, resilient and democratic energy infrastructure. Very few people own land-lines anymore, with good reason. They are not mobile or particularly useful for actually reaching busy people, and they certainly cannot text.…
Read More5 Ways the American House Will Change For the Better
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”102052″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”148412″][vc_column_text] From the rise of the sustainable building movement and LEED, to developments in the renewable energy sector, the world we live in could see a huge positive impact thanks to the houses we live in. Below are 5 ways homes today have, and will continue to change for the better by…
Read More5 Reasons Why Building Design is Crucial
Building design encompasses a holistic approach, from the spacing of studs to the spacing of shrubs. A well-built, quality house will save money in the long run through reduced maintenance and time costs. The home becomes an expression of individuality and a celebration of living.
Read MoreHigh Electricity Bills Strike Again and Again
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”102068″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”135989″][vc_column_text] How net-zero can help homeowners break away from a cycle of ever-increasing energy costs. The Dallas Morning News, as well as other news agencies across the state, have recently reported that the state’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) intends to raise energy prices on homeowners and businesses yet again. This is on top of…
Read More5 Developments in Renewables That Are Changing the World’s Energy Landscape
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”500087″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”182166″][vc_column_text] From changes in perception to new technologies, five ways the renewable industry continues to be the best bet for the future. Renewable energy consistently gets a bad rap from cynics as a pipe dream and a waste of resources. Yet, for all their talk, detractors of renewable energy often conveniently…
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