Consider the Site When Designing Outdoor Living Spaces
When you are fortunate enough to live in a place as naturally beautiful as Colorado, designing outdoor living spaces is equally as meaningful as interior designs. That being said, it's important to work with nature's elements for the best outdoor space. Follow the Sun. Draw a diagram that represents how the sun moves and affects your property in all four seasons.... [Read more...]
Greenguard Certifies Sustainable Products
Increased interest in sustainable products has led to green-washing, which is the practice of pretending that a product is green or sustainable when it is not. Fortunately, third-party certification agencies test products objectively to determine how sustainable they actually are. One of the leading eco-certification agencies is Greenguard. The Greenguard... [Read more...]
LEED School Designs Save Money
A LEED- certified school goes a long way toward saving energy and the environment because it's been designed and constructed to meet the stringent qualifications of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), an organization that promotes energy efficiency and sustainability. Schools that are LEED-certified also save money because they use less energy. They typically... [Read more...]
