Boost Your Home’s Energy Efficiency: DIY Energy Audit Checklist
You do not have to be an energy audit professional to carry out a simple DIY home energy audit. With an attentive and planed assessment you can spot many problems that cause energy losses and make...
View ArticleCork Flooring Pros and Cons
Cork is increasingly being embraced as an eco-friendly flooring choice for the kitchen and bathroom. If you are considering cork flooring for your home, you are likely to weigh pros and cons of your...
View ArticleStraw Bale in Green Building and Construction
Q: Is straw bale considered a green building material for houses? Does it meet the building code standards? Straw is a renewable & natural material that has many useful applications in basketry,...
View ArticleEcological Footprint Model: Assessing The Advantages and Disadvantages
Ecological footprint is an index of environmental sustainability and learning framework used to calculate human consumption and its impact on the environment. The framework makes the sustainability...
View ArticleLIHTC: Its Past and Current Main Attributes
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program (LIHTC or Lie-Tech) was created in 1986 by the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan. It has soon ripened into the federal...
View ArticleLow-VOC Vs. Eco-Friendly Wall Paints and Coatings
Most conventional paint products and coatings emit dangerous VOCs that are used to enhance product performance and shelf life. Bowing to consumer pressure, the industry has made a significant shift to...
View Article