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加了沼泽植物和百合花后,如何清理碧绿的池水?

Our natural pool turned green after adding bogplantsIt was clear prior to their installation. We have this page on our site about How to Install Natural Swim...

Posted by Mercedes McCloughan June 15, 2020, 1:28 p.m. Natural swimming pools and ponds 1 Responses

What is an Alternative ground cover to grass for a yard that gets wet and shady where kids play ?

...plantsover seeds... Would love guidance. Even finding a gardener with similar focus may be challenging but we are open. Here is our page on alternative ground ...

Posted by Hillary Fairbanks Sept. 4, 2020, 10:55 a.m. Exteriors 1 Responses

What would be the best alternative to chemical treatment for outdoor pools?

We are looking for ecological options instead of chemicals for a pool, what are your recommendations? Our favorite alternative to chlorinated backyard pools is...

Posted by Ladka Heidari April 19, 2020, 6:24 p.m. Natural swimming pools and ponds 1 Responses

Self-build resources for DIY eco homes in Canada?

I'm looking to (mostly) DIY build a small high efficiency home as an ADU in southern Ontario, and am looking for resources to help me plan and execute. Do you ...

Posted by Alex Angel June 9, 2022, 11:57 a.m. Planning and Design 1 Responses

你如何开始计划建造房屋?

I have no knowledge of what to do. ie: how/where to buy land, how to get professionals involved. I don't even know what I need. But I do know my mental health ...

Posted by Ziabis Oh Aug. 13, 2021, 10:39 p.m. Planning and Design 0 Responses

Plans for a solar powered green home

I am looking for complete plans to a solar powered green home so to speak..Sincerely Torin vanLoon

Posted by Torin van Loon March 4, 2022, 2:03 p.m. Planning and Design 0 Responses

Whats the average cost?

Whats the average cost What's the average cost of what? it would be nice to know the cost of the le refuge s500 (or s750) plus lead time, just to know if if it...

Posted by Andrew Mokriy Feb. 21, 2022, 12:36 p.m. Planning and Design 2 Responses

How can I build a Passive House in Boston on a budget?

你能给我推荐一下如何在预算紧张的情况下在波士顿建造一座被动式住宅吗?当地的建筑商太贵了。谢谢,我们不能帮你找到当地的…

Posted by Sharon kuong March 31, 2021, 1:33 a.m. Architecture and plan design 1 Responses

Where do I start if I want to build a hobbit hole?

I live in the Pioneer Valley of Western MA, and I'm looking to build my first home in as eco-friendly a way as possible. When I was a tour guide at a historica...

Posted by Jasmine Myers Nov. 30, 2021, 9:17 p.m. Architecture and plan design 5 Responses

Where can I find building plans for an eco home?

I am preparing my property to build and I want to find building plans for Eco friendly houses. We don’t currently have plans we can offer unfortunately. There ...

Posted by Derek Kittilsen Aug. 4, 2019, 12:09 p.m. Planning and Design 5 Responses

What considerations should be made when installing a green roof on a metal building?

...plantsare light enough, and are able to withstand the heat without an extensive root system. When you ask about installing a green roof on a 'metal' building, ...

Posted by Nina Flores Feb. 16, 2020, 4:57 p.m. Roof coverings 3 Responses

我在哪里可以买到环保住宅建筑计划和蓝图?

Looking for plans to build an eco-friendly house in New Brunswick. We don't have green home plans to offer sorry, but you should check out our prefab LEED and ...

Posted by Moyra Francis Oct. 25, 2019, 5:55 p.m. Concept and design 2 Responses

Building a Honka log “pretty good house” planning - thoughts on hvac, ventilation and roof

我们正在计划建造一个Honka木屋。两层楼高,1750平方英尺。坚实的芬兰松原木表现非常好,人们说它们提供了卓越的空气质量和beh…

Posted by Klemen Novak June 28, 2020, 1:55 a.m. Planning and Design 1 Responses

对于做一个离网的家,板的成本是多少?

I have an illustration of a top view looking down but still working on a side view but not quite sure on what section and how much reinforcement I would need t...

Posted by Jayperion July 31, 2020, 10:15 p.m. Planning and Design 1 Responses

Will recycled plane insulation pass building regs ? and is it safe to use?

we are building a barn and want to use alternative insulation, I honestly have no idea what recycled plane insulation is, details please and we'd be happy to w...

Posted by lisa Hellewell Nov. 27, 2020, 10:11 a.m. Insulation and soundproofing 1 Responses

Are these homes available in Michigan?

We are looking for land in Western Michigan, hoping to build in 2021 Our Leed and Passive House ready Kit houses for the US and Canada are currently backlogged...

Posted by Suzanne Loechl Nov. 27, 2020, 1:12 p.m. Architecture and plan design 2 Responses

我想在陶森(Towson)买一栋有两间卧室的预制房屋。多少钱?

预制套件房屋可以带有不同的完成程度,允许你拥有一个完整的房子或自己做一些工作。100 K我…

Posted by Mukwae Wabei Siyolwe 2021年3月12日,下午6:02 Architecture and plan design 3 Responses

Looking for trusted architect in Ottawa

Hello, I really enjoy your site. Thanks for all the work you do. We are building a home in Osgoode outside of Ottawa and I am wondering if you can recommend ...

Posted by Danna Lambert July 28, 2021, 7:39 a.m. Architecture and plan design 1 Responses