Archive for 2008
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Jun 18, 2008
No CommentsEco Friendly Kitchen Cabinets – Explained
So are what are the design alternatives for creating eco friendly kitchen cabinets? How does one give an outdated kitchen some of the features of eco-friendly design? It’s all in the cabinetry. Aside from the kitchen counter and floors, kitchen cabinets serve as another focal point; aesthetically lacking cabinetry can kill the design appeal in...
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Jun 16, 2008
No CommentsThe Eco-Counter Quandary
Who would think that the space used to feature the salt and peppershaker, prepare a sandwich, or just gather around during a party could cause so much controversy? Designing the ultimate eco-counter is a conflict between design and functionality. After all, it’s not just a place to prepare food. The counter is merely the...
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Jun 09, 2008
No CommentsDeconstructing Eco-Home Design
Does anyone know what eco-logical home design is? Obviously, the contractors, engineers and manufacturers of these creations understand the dynamics. Aside from buying an energy efficient refrigerator, what makes an eco-home design really green? Green design is similar to feng shui. Just as the ancient Chinese ideology follows a philosophy for a harmonious existence, “going...
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Jun 03, 2008
No CommentsIs Wind Energy Right for Your Home
What’s green, clean and a renewable form of energy? Wind. Imagine heating or cooling your home with wind. For the last month, wind has been the topic of the energy-supply debate. Experts, familiar with the situation, deem wind energy as cost-effective, optimal for the environment and the ultimate solution for weaning Americans from their dependency...
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May 30, 2008
No CommentsBare Green Windows
Wondering what type of window complements the design, and ecological elements of your home? Which windows are more conducive for a green state of mind: wood, vinyl or aluminum? Bare green windows bare all. Aside from the outdoor or indoor perspective, choosing or replacing windows requires a number of considerations. For the design devotee,...