Monthly Archives: May 2010

Traveling This Summer? Check Into an ENERGY STAR Labeled Hotel

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Natasha

From the Environmental Protection Agency: The EPA is encouraging travelers to bring their green on the road this summer, and choosing hotels that have earned EPA’s ENERGY STAR is a great place to start. ENERGY STAR labeled hotels are independently … Continue reading →

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Greening Up The Empire State Building

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Natasha

Sustainable design is a top priority to us here at Sage Builders. We believe in providing clients with energy efficient, “healthy home” options. Many of these building methods are beneficial for the environment and offer significant long-term cost savings for … Continue reading →

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First Certified “Passive House” Makes its Way to the West

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Natasha

Many have heard the term being tossed around here and there but “Passive House” is a term only understood by few. The Passive House Institute defines one as a building that promises the slashing of its heating-energy consumption by 90 … Continue reading →

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International Contemporary Furniture Fair a Huge Success

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Natasha

This year’s annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) was a huge success.  Our friends over at Inhabitat attended the weekend-long event in New York City and reported on some interesting things. Oh, and they took a ton of fabulous photos … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Arrangements for Small Spaces

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Natasha

Since bathrooms and kitchens have commonly been known to be spaces that are less expansive in square footage than their counterpart rooms (meaning living rooms, family rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms), lots of real estate is taken up on the … Continue reading →

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Scaling the Gulf Oil Spill Into Perspective

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Natasha

The architecture of San Francisco’s Painted Ladies has become an integral piece in some Americans’ conceptualization of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. A visualization from Hulett Jones that was posted on the Architect’s Newspaper Blog last … Continue reading →

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Why We Need Clean Energy Solutions Now

Posted on May 10, 2010 by sagebuilders

The Last Barrel of Oil It is predicted that the social, environmental, and financial devastation resulting from BP’s runaway oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could make Hurricane Katrina look like a light afternoon rain shower. With more than … Continue reading →

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President Obama Applauds Home Star Passage in House

Posted on May 10, 2010 by sagebuilders

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2010 Statement by the President on House Passage of Home Star Legislation “The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act is a common sense bill that will create jobs, … Continue reading →

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What Color Will Your Kitchen be Wearing This Summer?

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Natasha

Summer is a season for splashes of color and exuberant expression. Let your kitchen do the talking, then, and add some flavor to your existing décor where you can. Below are a few tips form KitchenBathIdeas.com. Click here to view … Continue reading →

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Follow Sage Builders on Twitter!

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Natasha

Are you already following Sage Builders on Twitter? If not, check us out at @ ruthkantar !! We’d like for you to interact with us, share your ideas and stay abreast of the latest news and happenings from the Design+Build … Continue reading →

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