Water Efficiency - Building Renewable

A cob wall photographed in close-up with a sign overlain saying "OFF THE GRID." Across the top are the words "Cob House Off-Grid Living: How to Create a Sustainable Home."

Cob House Off-Grid Living: How to Create a Sustainable Home

ByJim Pritchard July 8, 2023October 13, 2024

Are you dreaming of cob house off-grid living? This article explains the key things you need to do to create a sustainable home and lifestyle today.

A photograph of a domed green roof (aka living roof). There are multiple gray-framed circular skylights in the roof, about half of which are open and propped in the open position by a metal rod. The vegetation on the green roof includes white and purple flowers. The sky above is vivid blue with no clouds. There are three icons set against the sky. They are simple line drawings of planet earth with a leaf, a house with a pitched roof and chimney, and a question mark. Across the top of the image are the words "What is an Eco-Building Anyway?"

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What is an Eco-Building Anyway (With 7 Examples)

ByJim Pritchard March 1, 2023July 3, 2024

Someone asked me, “what is an eco-building anyway?” This is my brief answer to that question and includes some examples of features that are often included in an eco-building.

A zoomed in image of a small patch of green grass with a light green outline of a house on it. Surrounding the house are icons representing air quality, waste recycling, non-toxic materials, water efficiency, and energy efficiency. There are plans, a house key, and energy-efficient light blubs also surrounding the image. At the top is a title "Top 7 Best Components of Green Building."

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The Top 7 Best Components of Green Building (EPA Mandates)

ByJim Pritchard January 20, 2023November 2, 2024

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends 7 Components of Green Building. In this article, we explain what they are and how you can use them. Click here to learn more.

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Sustainable Construction: The Top 10 Methods to Build With

ByJim Pritchard January 17, 2023October 31, 2024

Sustainable construction methods are becoming more mainstream as construction firms and their clients look to minimize their carbon footprints and other environmental impacts. We highlight ten of the top sustainable building methods you can use today.