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Archive for the 'Going Green' Category
Local Green Builder, IN THE NEWS!!!
SCANDIA USA, a local Richmond based “Green” home builder was recently profiled in the Richmond Times Dispatch. “Green” Building is the responsible approach to design and construction which considers the entire lifecycle of a structure. This sustainable approach maximizes energy and resource efficiency, while minimizing the negative effects on the environment and the people who live or work in the building.
Richmond Times Dispatch Article Published 12/28/07:
GREEN BUILDING, BY: DOUG CHILDERS SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT A decade ago, Roger Petersen shifted his Scandia USA Inc. home construction business into green building on a hunch that it was the wave of the future. Petersen’s hunch is paying off. MORE…
Going Green is Easy!
(ARA) – DIY, Do-It-Yourself is. so last year! Now it’s GIY. As in Green-It-Yourself. And just like DIY projects, there are plenty of easy GIY weekend home improvement projects that will save energy and money and add value to your home. Oh, and we should mention you can help protect the planet while you’re at it.Being green is easy and important. And fall’s a great time to tackle home improvement projects that will have an impact on the environment. People everywhere are taking small steps that make a difference in the fight against global warming. From buying energy-efficient appliances, to reusing grocery bags, to properly inflating tires, millions of Americans are clamoring to do their part for the earth. Read the rest of this entry »
Great Article found about Green Homes!
I recently came across the below article (highlighted in green) written by William Burr for Ideal Living Magazine. Fantasti
c article! He gives some great specifics on important aspects and merits of building a green home and highlights 2 examples of green homes built in North Carolina and South Carolina. As the article states in the first paragraph, “Green” is a hot topic for sure and something buyers are looking when buying an array of products. Now more than ever consumers are looking for energy efficient homes and homes built with respect for the enviroment
“Green” is a hot topic and a major sales incentive in everything from organic food to hydrogen-powered automobiles to recycling product waste. One of the areas in which going green has made the biggest splash is the construction of new homes. Read the rest of this entry »
The Small House Movement featured on the TODAY SHOW
This morning on NBC’s Today Show there was a featured segment about the Small House Movement. Since 1950 the size of the average American family has steadily decreased, yet the size of houses has nearly doubled. This movement advocates the building of smaller, more eco friendly and energy efficient homes versus the trend of McMansions and bigger is better as we have seen in the last decade. See full article for video and more information. Read the rest of this entry »
