This Valentine’s Day: Think About Green Architecture
I have a nasty flu. Nice Valentine’s Day surprise, huh? I’m not feeling very lovable but green architecture almost always makes me happy – so let’s go there.
Besides this blog, I also write Offbeat Homes for b5media. I write a lot of green architecture posts there that I’m torn about – i.e. should I post it here or at Offbeat. It’s hard when you write something sustainable and have two blogs the post would fit. That said, if it’s about a house, Offbeat almost always wins. Except today. I thought for Valentine’s Day, I’d round up a good bunch of green home posts and bring them here.
Sustainable architecture and design is a key factor in leading a greener life so if you buy, build, or remodel you should absolutely consider the supplies and methods you use. Also, what I hear a lot is that sustainable design is unattractive. Oh no! Green design is almost always beautiful. Plus sustainable design is one of the longest lasting green gifts you can give the planet.
Here are some great posts that focus on green architecture and design:
The Alphabet of Sustainable Building
Grow Your Garden Higher, (Literally) – the advantages of green roof systems
Amazing Woodland Homes: Not Just for Elves and Gnomes Anymore – a different kind of green home
The Poop House – more for extreme greens
Residential LEED & the mkSolaire – has the new res LEED info you need to be certified green
Can You Build A Green McMansion?
Eco-Architecture: Four Great Examples
And a few of my most favorite sustainable homes…
Seriously Lust Worthy Lundberg Design House
I hope everyone has a great Valentine’s Day!
Don’t forget to check out Peggy’s Valentine Day post, 14 Ways You Can Love the Earth.
Sick here, too. Someone on AW got it going around. Darned writers and their sickies.