Sustainability Tips for the New Year
Eat meat-free and 99% vegan plus buy organic produce/products Try to limit driving; drive a hybrid and plan to buy an EV next. I stopped flying but mostly due to getting away from it
What architects can do to curb climate change?
Architects play a crucial role in addressing climate change through the design and construction of buildings. Buildings are responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, and architects have the power to create
Earthship concept house for sale in West Hills, California
The two-story house relies on ambient ground temperature to naturally heat and cool the interior. A net-zero West Hills home built into the natural hillside with walls buried below grade is on the market
Why Greywater Systems Are the Future of Home Water Conservation
Greywater systems are becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable and cost-effective way to conserve water in the home. These systems collect and reuse wastewater from household sources, such as showers, baths, and laundry, to
Chating with ChatGPT about Sustainable Design
What is an Earthship? An earthship is a type of sustainable and self-sufficient building, typically made from natural and recycled materials. Earthships are designed to be energy-efficient and to use renewable resources, such as
Under construction continues… High Desert, High Performance Home 2
Our High Desert Home continues to make progress…. Kitchen cabinetry, shelves and interior trim are now in. One of the big advantages of a Design-Build approach is that final details are worked out with
Under construction… High Desert, High Performance Home
The first of several sustainable projects in the larger Joshua Tree California area is nearing completion! This sustainable home consists of two separate buildings, each with a high performing envelope built with conventional construction
Codes & Laws for Green Buildings
Generally speaking, building codes are developed by well intentioned people who are actively involved in the construction industry. Their original purpose, as stated in the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, is "to
Obtaining a Building Permit
Already have money and insurance. now you are looking for land and ready to acquire land. do not buy land yet, make sure you will be allowed to do what you want to do.
Qualities & Features of the site
Choosing a site on which to locate a new home is not a simple task. Countless factors – natural, man-made, social and economic – must be examined. Where we choose to build and how