Finding Your Shade of “Green”
nwitimes.com
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, “green” building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design …

Built to conserve
Boulder County Business Report
John Stevens, president of Sopris Homes Inc., shows off an energy-efficient home built for its owner at 7534 Skyway Court, near South Boulder Road and McCaslin Boulevard. The home has geothermal heating, a photovoltaic electric system and upgraded …

'Green' and Frugal Innovation, Part I
Environmental Leader
My last article centered on innovation and sustainability – or creating “new” value – and the role of green innovation in product design and manufacturing. Recently I've been reading about, and hearing about, “frugal engineering,” or, it is sometimes …

Concrete in Home Designs: Rock-Solid Décor
Wall Street Journal
Concrete has gone far beyond sidewalks and fallout shelters, and now it's increasingly popular in home décor. "People are becoming more attracted to concrete, and I think it has a lot to do with the possibilities it offers," said John Strieder, editor …

Provo home is pioneer of green movement
Daily Herald
Their home is heated by the sun during the winter and cooled in summer using a passive solar design, and an array of 30 solar panels means this couple pays nothing for electricity — in fact, they provide electricity for the public grid. But these …

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