Thirsty Planet Going Build Native
January 26, 2017
Local Brewing Company Thirsty Planet Expands Commitment to the Earth ABOUT Thirsty Planet Brewing, Co. (thirstyplanet.net) has been brewing beer in Austin since 2010. They are inspired by…
Why Cheapest Isn’t Always Best
May 14, 2015
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” – Warren Buffett The Native Difference: Warranty & Pricing When looking for a quote for your next home improvement project,…
Sandy Shatters Silence
February 21, 2013
If Hurricane Sandy could speak, what would she have said? What has she told us about America’s badly aging infrastructure? Our emergency preparedness? Our effect on climate and climate…
Green Milestones of 2012
January 10, 2013
2012 was a significant year for the green sector. And while the spectre of Solyndra from the previous year still cast shadows on the industry, all in all, the industry experienced solid…
Green Building Design 101 – Natural Daylighting
October 5, 2012
The first thing any architect or builder should tell you is that we need to work with nature, not against it. This is the key mindset of sustainability. Every building site contains…
Good & Bad Flooring Materials
September 26, 2012
A Rundown of Sustainable Flooring Materials Floor coverings have been cited as both primary and secondary sources of contaminants as well as a significant burden on the health of the…
Luxurious Sustainability?
September 21, 2012
Why sustainability can be a luxury as well as a necessity – plus, three ways to live with Luxurious Sustainability Most people associate sustainability with sacrifice. You must sacrifice…
Redefining “Sustainability”: Re-Empowering the Term Sustainable
September 12, 2012
“Sustainability” as a term is not as powerful as it used to be. It has been incorporated, some would argue co-opted, to such a degree that the very idea of “sustainability” can now refer…
Smart Green – “Intelligent Efficiency” Offers New Source of Energy
August 29, 2012
While politicians, pundits, and activists yammer on about the future of our energy security and what it means for the environment, green technologies and practices continue to play a…
Green Upgrades in a Tough Economy
August 22, 2012
In tough economic times, and even when times are rolling, many homeowners simply cannot justify the installation of solar panels on their rooftops or the drilling required for geothermal…