Sustainable Design

Free iPhone app and mobile website helps you find green resources wherever you are - from farmers markets and local harvests to green bike paths and spring flowers in bloom.

"New age" building design embraces aspects of green or sustainable construction, and many are finding that this type of design has positive effects on more than just the overall environment.

A new plan for architectural design may be able to lower commercial building energy use by as much as 50% using BIRE (building-integrated renewable energy) technology.

Can we make affordable green built homes. With affordable built in renewable energy features?

This article addresses important factors that make a healthy building environment and how, by considering those factors, designers and architects can improve the quality of living and working indoors.

Interested in owning a green modular home? Check out these companies, which offer prefabricated homes made with cutting-edge sustainable design.

If you are thinking of incorporating a tin ceiling design in one of the rooms in your home, then these ideas may be helpful.

Increasingly, museums are recognizing their role as environmental advocates in their communities. This article provides several notable examples.

Businesses use 39% of the energy and 74% of the electricity in the USA every year.

Understanding of construction technology through books can be the most elaborate means.

One of the major kinds of activities that we are engaged in is the constant upgradation of the software products we design and offer as part of our global services, such as construction bidding software.

Innovators from all lifestyles, engineers, managers, designers, architects, business leaders, and more can use biomimicry as a tool to create more sustainable designs.

A description of the different types of planned obsolescence and what we can do to stop it and encourage sustainable design.

Why colleges are so important to a sustainable future for the world. Many colleges already offer innovative sustainable ideas that our world can embrace. Permaculture ideas across the world share the same ideas of what sustainable practices are.

Construction Management Software is a crucial part of planning any construction job.

Where to find used construction equipment

Earthbag/Sandbag construction is becoming the alternative construction method of choice. Why?

This alternative construction method is blowing in the wind. It quite literally can be found in a bag of dirt. It is inexpensive and it is available and it's time is now.

Whether you intend to hire a construction plan or purchase construction plant machinery, there are many decisions to make.

Prefabricated housing has been in use successfully since the 1800's. With new construction processes and materials, it has become an economical and environmentally friendly solution for the 21st century.

It takes hard work, ability and a strong dedication to customer service to achieve your goal of becoming the successful owner of a small construction business.

How to make a space design from craft items in the treasure chest.

The Sustainable Sites Initiative, started in 2005, has seen some definite improvements over the last four years.

When you're looking for a low-maintenance and sustainable selection of materials for your construction project, consider the following eco-friendly options available in siding materials

Your home is your castle, and Michelle Kaufman, wants to make each of them better. Find out how she began, what her eco-principals are, and more about her design options for living and loving your home.

Green siding decisions must consider materials, energy inputs in the manufacturing process and home energy savings. On these counts, several green siding options stand out.

Learn about the potential effects of the voluntary National Green Week initiative, conducted in participating 2009 schools.

Champion Construction Group offers solutions to all your home design and contracting problems

General article about post frame construction, also known as pole building.

This is a "must read " for all building professionals serious about learning a comprehensive approach to building a new "Green Home".

First, decide whom you are designing this packet for. Beginners? Intermediates? Advanced? This is an important consideration for various reasons. A beginner doesn't want to spend a lot of money for a painting surface that may end up hidden in the closet.