Carolyn | May 21, 2010
Energy management, home energy labeling, water sense systems, carbon footprint / credits and the goal of net zero energy homes will certainly emerge as a top housing trend this year and eventually a standard practice.
Thanks in part to government investment into energy conserving programs as well as the building industry’s optimism on the housing recovery [...]
admin | January 24, 2010
California has always been progressive in terms of environmental consideration, but as we have suspected for some time, it is clear that green building standards will now be mandated- at least in California- for now.
Green building is not a fad. It is a responsible way to build.
Someday all homes will be built like this. And not [...]
Carolyn | January 9, 2010
When used properly, compact florescent bulbs (CFL’s) do save energy. In fact, the EPA indicates that each bulb can save as much as $30 over its lifetime when compared to incandescent bulbs by using 75% less energy. However, there are some things you should know before switching all of the bulbs in your home.
First off, [...]
admin | December 28, 2009
The E.P.A. estimates that indoor air contains as much as 100 times the amount of pollutants as outdoor air. To get better indoor air quality in your home, follow these tips.
Have your air ducts cleaned at least once a year. Hire a professional. It shouldn’t cost more than a couple hundred dollars and it will [...]
admin | October 2, 2009
The Mills of Miami community already featured a clubhouse, pool, picnic pavilion & workout facility, but now thanks to Alex Jofriet, a boy scout from Miami Township, the Mills of Miami homeowners can enjoy a ½ mile walking trail through a beautiful section of woods that takes them directly to the adjacent Miami Meadows Park. [...]
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