Thursday, September 23, 2010

Energy Auditors of the Future

Starting young thanks to a Fed EE and Conservation Block Grant.

Changing Habits

Why energy auditors are truly helpful.

Habitat's Microbuild Fund

Absolutely LOVE this idea!!!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Sustainable Home Designs

Here are some options. I'm a fan of many of these ideas.

Spray Solar for Windows

The technology is developing.

Austin Green Building

What it means to build green in Austin, TX.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

X Prize Winners

They have been announced. Cars who get over 100 miles per gallon!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Thursday, September 9, 2010

$26K Bone Home

Example of using "waste" materials and turning them into a house. Love the idea of recycled and reclaimed material homes using unskilled labor - pure genius.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

EE App

Looking forward to playing around with apps like this one.

First Grid Positive College

Butte College produces more energy than it uses.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Spray Foam

Here's an article all about the popular insulation.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

The 100K House

Philadelphia project and case study.

Tile Vaulting

There is a pdf at the bottom that has photos and more details of tile vaulting as a sustainable construction method.

Polli-brick

Recycled bottles made into bricks.

"Stick-On" Solar Panels

Love solar technology, especially the ability of installation made easier.