A&M lab helps homeowners chart route to green design
Houston Chronicle
The Thomsons bought a plot in the quiet Braes Heights neighborhood seven years ago with the vague yet ambitious idea to build an elegant house that would be both hurricane-resistant and eco-friendly for their family of four. It seemed like a simple …

Conference puts the latest in green building design on display
The Times-Picayune – NOLA.com
Virtually everything in the home, constructed on the convention center floor, will be made of sustainable materials, from the paint to the wood, said Anna Lehman, a spokeswoman for Hanley Wood, which collaborated on the project with Brad Pitt's Make It …

'Manhattan' gets green light for second season
Albuquerque Journal (blog)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Good news for New Mexico film – “Manhattan” is coming back for a second season. WGN America ordered a second season of the drama on Tuesday. The series will have its season one finale on Sunday, Oct. 19. “Manhattan” is …

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Winners of Knight grants to help Green Line neighborhoods named
TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press
Big Daddy's BBQ — Turn a space adjacent to the Dale Street Station into a green community gathering space with a family picnic area, outdoor barbecue smokers and staging for bands. Big Daddy's BBQ, $15,000. — Borrow the Internet — Loan out Wi-Fi …

Help environment with green decorating
The Detroit News
When purchasing an item, be sure to ask the manufacturer, retailer or designer specific questions about how their design is sustainable or green. Inquire not only about the material a specific item is made of, but also about the process in which the …
Create a green home with these decorating tipsThe Seattle Times

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