Monthly Archives: December 2010

5 Inspirational Kitchens

Posted on December 28, 2010 by tmaberry

The holiday season means most of us will be spending a lot more time in the kitchen. Cooking and baking can be considered a necessity during other times of the year, but during this time, it’s a bit more special. … Continue reading →

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Stylish Toilets Do Exist… in Italy

Posted on December 24, 2010 by tmaberry

Did you ever think that the words toilet and trendy could be used in the same sentence? Well now, thanks to Stile, they can be. These handmade Italian commodes boast tons of excitement, flair and shine. They’ve got so much style, … Continue reading →

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Resolve to “Go Green” with Recycled Seating from Nicolas Le Moigne

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Natasha

Ever wonder where all the waste scraps from renovation projects like roof demolitions go? While projects like this usually result in a great end-product, tons of waste are usually also produced and unfortunately, they don’t always get recycled. But thanks … Continue reading →

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Eco-Friendly Meets Charm in “Coffee Pot Residence”

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Natasha

Design Works Studios has done it again. The Florida-based firm’s newly designed 9,000-square-foot residence designed by Jimmy Brattain is a perfect example of harmony between luxury and sustainability. Known as the Coffee Pot Residence, the structure is referred to by … Continue reading →

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New England and New York Power Grids to be Linked by Giant Wind Farms

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Natasha

In the United States, offshore wind farms aren’t a reality yet but on the heels of Google’s recent initiative to help up the east coast power grid, they’re certainly getting closer to becoming a possibility.  A new project, known as … Continue reading →

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“Greenest State In the World” title belongs to Vatican City

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Natasha

According to the Vatican’s official newspaper, the city has been crowned the “Greenest State in the World.” And deservingly so! After spending approximately $660 million on a massive 100MW photovoltaic installation that effectively became Europe’s largest solar power plant, the … Continue reading →

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New Refrigerator Standard for 2014 Proposed by the Department of Energy

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Natasha

Sage Builders is excited to learn that thanks to a tighter new standard for residential refrigerators from the U.S. Department of Energy, many standard units could now use 20-25 percent less energy by 2014. According to the DOE, common refrigerator … Continue reading →

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EPA Celebrates 40 Years!

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Natasha

Forty years ago today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was founded. Since then, the organization has dramatically improved the country’s environment by doing things like helping Congress to enact the Clean Water Act, developing the the Resource Conservation and Recovery … Continue reading →

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Consider Energy Star Products This Holiday Season

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Natasha

Now that holiday shopping has officially begun, it’s time to start shaping up gift lists and deciding who gets what. As you sift through the sale papers and the wave of ads that will undoubtedly come through to you in … Continue reading →

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