Landscape design/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...landscapedesignand forest gardening, taking in the general concepts of Permaculture can help tremendously. An edible forest can feature a number of natural layers. Fruit and nut bearing trees can create a canopy, dwarf trees shrubs and vines can create a natural under layer and be followed by low growing plants and...

...landscapewill ultimately determine which groundcovers will perform best in your yard. If you have a bright, sunny area to fill with groundcover plants, there are a lot of options, including: Creeping Jenny Creeping Jenny is used as an eco-friendly groundcover lawn Creeping Herbs, such as thyme and oreg...

...designof deck. For best results, refer both to code and to deck material manufacturers own specifications - especially if specifying a composite decking material for the deck planking as some materials recommend closer spacing to ensure the load carrying your new deck will need without deflecting or warping over time....

...DesignInstitute , Alex Wilson is an internationally renowned authority on resilience in homedesign. Beyond just homes, 'resilience' can in a way describe a lifestyle, or perhaps a life philosophy. Sure, 'green' homes can help save the planet, but some of them may also save the individual. Predictions for the future...

...landscape, it's safe to say that the Archipod team met their goal and then some. With its circulardesign, 3' 4" polycarbonate dome roof and gull winged door, it's clear that these pods go beyond functional into the realm of artisticdesign. Functionality Each Archipod is fitted with an ergonomically semicircular...

钥匙孔花园是一个圆形的花园床，中间有一个堆肥筐，还有一个钥匙孔形状的路径，可以进入整个花园。堆肥篮在整个季节都可以喂，在此期间会不断分解并将营养物质输送到床上，就像厚实的器官碎片一样……

Using materials found on Craigslist and salvaged from the landfill, Jenine Alexander built herself this super affordable Tiny House. Since first building this sweet little home on wheels, she has actually completed two more. If you're interested in DIY Tiny House projects, be sure to check out her blog where she write...

...designers and builders, small homes don't always have to feel that way. Both the city and its builders should be commended for their efforts towards efficient living. The following images are courtesy of LanefabDesign/ Build in Vancouver, who specialize in laneway house construction. ...

...designallows for a green roof or the installation of solar panels. Hats off to thedesigners, this would be a pretty sweet place to call home. See more Tiny Houses Here in the EcoHome Green Home Building Guides For more information check out the Fincube website .Photos courtesy of Meraner Hannes, Florian Berger,...

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Sustainable construction is on the move! It seems almost every day a new and innovative product shows up on the market that is more efficient, more effective, greener and healthier. We regularly cruise the web looking for such gems and our latest find is a new system for greywater heat recovery that looks quite promis...