Category Archives: sustainable building

On Cork

Posted on June 1, 2010 by ecoDomestica

Lately I’ve been having a love affair with cork. Cork is sustainably harvested, rapidly renewable, recyclable, compostable, natural, durable, and easy-care, and its harvest is the keystone in both the conservation of a unique ecosystem and the continuation of a … Continue reading →

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Eco-Reno Inspiration, Part 1

Posted on July 27, 2009 by ecoDomestica

Reams have been written about green building from scratch, and renovations that are essentially from scratch (like gut-jobs and pop-tops). Checklists and wish-lists of eco-friendly building features and renovation practices abound, including the USGBC’s ReGreen guidelines and my own Sustainable … Continue reading →

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