Archive for the 'REAL ESTATE' Category

MiaGreen Expo and Conference – Miami Beach Convention Center

The MiaGreen Expo & Conference takes place January 26 and 27 , 2012, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida. This is the green convention of the Americas.   The MiaGreen Expo & Conference is the only event in the United States providing access to the ever-growing, non-stoppable green, renewable and sustainable markets [...]

How to Find Solar Contractors

If you are would like to Find Solar Contractors, or get a free quote, please click the following link: Find Solar Contractors.

Tiny Houses – Could you live in 117 Square Feet

Could you live in a house that is only 117 square feet? The house can be purchased ready made, or you can assemble it yourself. It can actually be moved on a trailer, but is build as a quality home.  The home has a downstairs bedroom with extra loft sleeping above. The kitchen and living [...]

Green Arc Building Could House Up to 10,000 People

Russian architect Alexander Remizov thinks so — and his dome-shaped prototype design, called “The Ark,” bears more than a passing resemblance to the classic children’s toy, the Slinky.  Read the full story at cnn.com from this link.

Sustainable Buildings from NASA’s Research and International Space Station

NASA is building a sustainable building on earth. NASA’s research for living in space or on other planets is useful for sustainable living. Water recycling is technology used on the space station can be used in building on earth. The effective us of natural light, geothermal cooling and photovoltaic panels  are among the features of [...]

Earthships for Sustainable Living in London, Haiti and United States

Earthships are sustainable buildings often made from recycled materials, capture rain water, reflect infrared light to reduce unwanted heat, use solar power and have wind turbines. Video follows.

Mideast Continuing Chaos and Protests

Feb 23, 2011 – Protests continue in Bahrain, Libya etc.  Libya is a large producer of oil [in contrast to Egypt] and already half of its production seems to have been halted already.  Please leave your comments on what you foresee in the region and its effects on the price of oil and alternative energy [...]

Earthships in the Desert – Houses Made of Garbage

The ABC Nightline video below is a story about environmentally-friendly houses near Taos, New Mexico and in other areas made from mud and items found in garbage. Electric power comes from solar energy. Utility bills can be only $100 per year for propane which powers the kitchen range.

Professional Builder: Annual Green Issue

Nov 21, 2010 – Check out the Annual Green Issue of Professional Builder magazine to get many energy conservation tips for buildings.

Wanted Green Energy Writers & Bloggers

Does global warming concern you?  Is the environment your passion?  Have a zeal for Green life? Want to discuss, comment, learn, rant about these and more? Blog/ Write on a site that helps you take your opinion to the world and make your voice heard.  Let your opinion make a difference in the world.  Share [...]

House With Solar Power Hot Water In Eugene, Oregon

We were looking for real estate agents or brokers who have listings for properties with solar power. We found a listing from Chris Courtney of America’s Best Realty in Eugene, Oregon. The 4 bedroom 2 1/2 house listed below has a solar power hot water system.

Polo Club Home and Green Features

Please rate this home form a green energy point of view by clicking on the stars. Comment on green features. This home is located in a hot climate. The location is in Boca Raton, Florida. By looking at this Polo Club home, please comment on what could be done to make this home more energy [...]

Energy Efficient Lighting Designer in Broward, Miami and Palm Beach

Bright Light Designs is a lighting design company serving Palm Beach County, Broward County and the Miami area. Lighting Designer, Marcia Exelrud, has many years of experience with most of the projects incorporating energy-efficient lighting.  The key is to have a pleasant appearance with non-traditional lighting sources like Compact Fluorescent bulbs and lights that have been [...]

Bright Light Designs – Energy Efficient Landscape Lighting Designer in Palm Beach County , Florida

Bright Light Designs is a lighting design company in Palm Beach County,  Florida also serving all of South Florida including West Palm Beach,  Boynton Beach,  Delray Beach,  Boca Raton ,  Fort Lauderdale ,  Aventura and Miami . Lighting Designer,  Marcia Exelrud,  has many years of experience with most of the projects incorporating energy-efficient lighting landscape lighting. [...]

Green Roof to Top Off Yawkey Center at Dana Farber Cancer Center in Boston

Aug 1, 2010 – Dana-Farber matches innovation with environmental concerns.  Shortly, Dana-Farber’s Yawkey Center for Cancer Care will sport a rooftop with grass and sedum that will help control the building’s internal temperature, cutting heating costs.  Nearby air quality will improve and rainwater runoff will decrease.  This energy conservation really is green energy! See http://www.Dana-Farber.org/yccc [...]