Materials & Technology
Church undergoes green conversion
The St. Michael the Archangel Church in Mystic, Connecticut, is undergoing a conversion of the green sort.
The St. Michael the Archangel Church in Mystic, Connecticut, is undergoing a conversion of the green sort.
For the everyday homeowner, sometimes there are certain obvious inclusions in a home's design. You want hardwood floors in the common areas, granite countertops in the kitchen and double sinks in the master bathroom. However, do you think these expectations of quality should also extend to the utility systems in your home as well?
After a long day on set, what does a power-house couple like Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi want to do?
The weather is finally nice in most parts of the country and you know what that means - it's time for a home makeover.
In Greenwich, Connecticut, a 1905 colonial home has been upgraded with the latest in energy-efficient technologies.
A beachfront home in Delaware has been listed as for sale and those perusing the local housing market are intrigued by the property.
In the competitive hospitality industry, getaways are always trying to standout from the crowd. A new Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report, a luxury travel publication, has released its latest hotel accommodation recommendations.
Two sizeable and iconic properties in Westport, Connecticut, have been listed for sale and purchased within the past year. Westport Now reports that two homes priced over $1 million have reached closing in 2013. This is a change, as only three homes priced over that mark have sold since 2000 - one each in 2005, 2007 and 2010.
City officials across the United States are in the pursuit of going green.
Homebuilders in the northwest are focusing their energy on constructing greater, more sustainable structures. As more and more homeowners are seeking properties with eco-friendly technologies included in the design, builders are being forced to up their game.
In northern New Mexico, a residential property has recently achieved the highest standard of green certification available - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum Certification.
New construction projects are being introduced to urban and rural communities as more and more towns and agencies look to reduce operational expenses and meet sustainability initiatives.