Learning to Love LEDs: the big, the bad, and the brilliant

While we all like LEDs in our gadgets, many of us haven’t made that leap to LEDs at home. LEDs aren’t the bluish, ghastly fiends that they use to be. They don’t even take light years to warm up anymore. Learn More …

Bass Lofts, the apple of Little Five’s Eye

I recently wrote this article for RentCafe.com.  Learn about one of Atlanta’s coolest conversion loft projects. Atlanta’s distinct neighborhoods offer renters plenty of creative housing options. Have you ever wanted to live in a school? You would if that school Learn More …

3 Green Ways to Improve Natural Light in your Home

Below is an article that I wrote for David A. Beal and Associates, a green architecture firm operating in Boulder, CO. These techniques will also work on Georgia homes and in many homes throughout the South, with the exception of Learn More …

Savannah Net Zero Home is as Intelligent as It Is Sexy

I’m starting to change my mind about modular homes. One in particular that left an impression on me was the Net Zero i-House that was recently finished down in Savannah. The home is nestled in the Green Bridge Farm neighborhood. Learn More …

Green Playgrounds to Enjoy for Generations

When my sister recommended writing on green playgrounds, I prepared myself for a used-tires-and-paint approach to earth friendly play areas. I was glad to find that kids have more to play on these days than tires– a lot more. A Learn More …

Green Hospital Improves Patient Experience

The following is an article that I recently wrote for Thoughtforms Corporation Builders in Acton, MA. I hope to see more energy efficient building and remodels for the South. As commercial builders, Thoughtforms stays up to date with sustainable developments Learn More …

Is There a Bin for Recycling a Home?

So I found out that you can recycle your home. I’ve heard of re-purposing stained glass windows and salvaging wood beams but the idea of recycling an entire structure is simply magnificent. On average, 60-85% of a building can be Learn More …