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This video abstract from Season One of Building Green (airing nationally on PBS) introduces environmentally-friendly landscaping techniques such; we introduce permaculture concepts and give some nasty stats related to lawns Author: buildinggreentv Keywords: lawns environment building design yards eco green landscaping permaculture garden gardening greenbuilding Added: March 2, 2008

Kevin shows us how he incorporated natural light strategies and techniques into the building of his straw bale home; a look at Solatubes natural lighting solutions. Abstract of "Building Green," season one, airing on PBS affiliates nationally Author: buildinggreentv Keywords: natural light lighting green greenbuilding environment eco architecture design home health style Added: January 19, 2008

In this video abstract from Season One of PBS television show "Building Green," host Kevin Contreras explores the basics of environmentally-friendly paints and notable (especially green) brands Author: buildinggreentv Keywords: paint green greenbuilding home construction design architecture diy health sustainability eco environment Added: January 7, 2008

This video introduces key concepts and steps to begin living a greener and heathlier lifestyle; video is an abstract from Building Green television show (PBS), and features Shaklee's Sloan Barnett

This video discusses key concepts and rationale for building homes by working with the earth, instead of against it; it is an abstract from the television show "Building Green" airing nationally on PBS--check your local listings @ buildinggreentv.com

In this short video Building Green host Kevin Contreras visits the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, and learns about the benefits and basics of construction of living roofs from Steve Windhager, Director of the Center. Visit www.buildinggreentv.com or call your station for local PBS listings.

In this short video "Building Green" host Kevin Contreras visits the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, and learns about the benefits and basics of construction of living roofs from Steve Windhager, Director of the Center. Visit www.buildinggreentv.com or call your station for local PBS listings. Author: buildinggreentv Keywords: livingroof greenroof greenbuilding environment architecture construction design home sustainability eco Added: December 16, 2007

QuickTime | Flash | iPod | Ogg share by: vPIP Embed (copy s dad started building on some property he owns in Rural Virginia. The first structure built was the garage/workshop. Jay and I were eager for the chance to try out some green building materials as an alternative to the usual stuff. Before traveling over to the east coast for Turkey Day, we did some research along side his pops about what the cheapest, most green insulation material could be used (which could also be purchased at a major box store near by). We found that Recycled Paper Cellulose was the least expensive material you could buy, at 25 cents per sq. foot and it is available through most building material suppliers. The alternatives were The Pink Stuff , fiberglass rolls at about 50 cents per sq. foot. I was wary of using fiberglass because of its notorious itch inducing particles that will irritate not just your skin, but your lungs as well! If the particles ever become loose and get into your ventilation system, this can mean big trouble for your internal organs and cancer fighting immune system. Another recycled and mostly benign insulator are the trendy new denim rolls. These are made from recycled scraps from jean manufacturers. This was my top choice until I did a price check. This stuff goes for $1.00 per sq. foot. Yikes! The price factor is still top priority when you have to build, those square feet can add up fast. And when you re trying to convince a retiring baby boomer to go green even though it costs 4 times as much, they re gonna laugh and buy the usual Pink Stuff . So we were happy to find an alternative that was cost effective and recycled. The only downside was the actual packaging of the material. It came in plastic bags, which most of you know, drive me crazy and can not be easily recycled or degraded. A would love to see this company really pull through and start packaging the product in, you guessed it, recycled paper!

Start living greener right away by following these easy steps on disposing of old carpets - then look for our show "Building Green" on a PBS station in your area (check our website for listings) Author: buildinggreentv Keywords: carpet environment building green greenbuilding design decorating Added: November 6, 2007

In this short video preview from Building Green TV's first season (airing on PBS), host Kevin Contreras introduces the excitement and benefits of recycling house parts, including the deconstruction of the structure that previously existed where he built, as well as treasures he discovers for the construction of his new straw bale home. Visit http://www.buildinggreentv.com for more information and opportunities to share your experiences with others. Author: buildinggreentv Keywords: dumpster-diving salvaging recycling greenbuilding buildinggreen pbs environment scrap construction Added: October 25, 2007

While it's great to think green when building your home, it's also important to be green aware about the everyday products you bring into it. BGTV's Kevin Contreras visits with Sloan Barnett of Shaklee, a global leader in natural food products and household cleaners, to learn how to make better choices and find healthier alternatives to common household goods. Shaklee offers a whole range of personal health and wellness products, steeped in preserving environmental integrity and capitalizing on the latest in scientific research. Join Kevin and Sloan and discover some great tips and some of the best products on the market today. Author: buildinggreentv Keywords: sloanbarnett shaklee environment greenbuilding sustainability nontoxic cleaningproducts eco green Added: September 23, 2007

The Solar Living Institute, home of Real Goods (one of the first Green Catalogs), is like a big, green playground. The 12-acre plot was developed as a demonstration site for renewable and clean technologies like solar and wind power, green building and permaculture. We were excited to be able to spend some time on the campus while participating in a workshop on how to build an electric vehicle. Although the workshop turned out to be a wee bit overwhelming, we felt we got a pretty good primer into the world of electric vehicles. That said, we encourage y'all to take a workshop or class on some of these green ideas. Meeting people and gathering resources for getting started on this stuff is a good motivator for really making change. Tags: Real Goods, green building, permaculture

As Building Green TV host Kevin Contreras often says, if you're going to build it, build it green. When he weighed the options, a steel post and beam frame for his straw bale dream home made the most sense. It's half the weight of wood after all, and yet it has twice the strength. It is guaranteed to be straight, comes pre-cut and is made from 66% recycled materials - leaving our precious forests untouched. Termites and earthquakes beware! Watch this episode of Building Green for more on the latest in steel framing and other green building solutions for a greener, healthier, more energy efficient home. Top it all off with a green roof, and you are well on your way to helping save the planet. Author: buildinggreentv Keywords: steel building green eco-friendly recycle earthquake greenbuilding Added: June 29, 2007

Flash | QuickTime | iPod San Francisco s Department of the Environment is leading the initiative to fully redesign Treasure Island- a 400 acre human made island in the San Francisco bay. Originally built for The World s Fair in 1939, it s been used as a movie studio, a naval base and now for residential housing. By 2020, the city plans to have this little plot of land revamped and functioning as green as possible. Jennifer Kass, from the Dept of the Environment, explains the city s process of planning holistically with all aspects of urban living in mind. Treasure Island could possibly inspire future models of sustainability because of its unique geographic challenges. From transportation to green open spaces to building and construction to where you get your groceries- if it can happen self sufficiently on a 400 acre island, maybe it can happen anywhere. Runtime- 4:57 Other Green Building Videos: Technorati Tags: treasure island, sustainable, sustainability, cradle to cradle, green, green building, ryanishungry, sanfrancisco

44:02 minutes (80.63 MB) The Lazy Environmentalist interviews Kelly Lerner of One World Design, an architectural firm that specializes in sustainable, natural building. Kelly is also the author of Natural Remodeling for the Not-So Green House. Learn about all the innovation underway now in the green housing market.

44:02 minutes (80.63 MB) The Lazy Environmentalist interviews Kelly Lerner of One World Design, an architectural firm that specializes in sustainable, natural building. Kelly is also the author of Natural Remodeling for the Not-So Green House. Learn about all the innovation underway now in the green housing market.

44:01 minutes (80.61 MB) Josh Dorfman interviews Eva Otto – Real Estate Agent and Partner in Green Works Realty, the first real estate firm in the United States to specialize in healthy green homes, community-focused developments, and innovative properties. Also on hand to discuss Green Building is Bob Sisum, Director of Builder Programs at Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton, Florida and Board Member of the National Association of Home Builders. Lakewood Ranch is one of the largest and most successful green residential developments in the country situated on 38,000 acres involving over 20 home builders. 600 homes have already been built to green specifications with many more on the way.

44:01 minutes (80.61 MB) Josh Dorfman interviews Eva Otto – Real Estate Agent and Partner in Green Works Realty, the first real estate firm in the United States to specialize in healthy green homes, community-focused developments, and innovative properties. Also on hand to discuss Green Building is Bob Sisum, Director of Builder Programs at Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton, Florida and Board Member of the National Association of Home Builders. Lakewood Ranch is one of the largest and most successful green residential developments in the country situated on 38,000 acres involving over 20 home builders. 600 homes have already been built to green specifications with many more on the way.

Our buildings are major contributors of greenhouse gas emissions and big consumers of energy. If a greener world is supported, how will green buildings help? As the green building movement grows, with more builders using sustainably produced materials and building smaller buildings with a lower energy profile, consumer education is lagging. How are consumers to know if the claim for a green building is legitimate? How is green building defined? Do greener practices translate into a lesser environmental impact or not. Do we get the building equivalent of Performance hybrid SUV's or the Prius? Tomorrow on Weekday: Toy boat, Toy Boat, Toy Boat: The opening day of boating season

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This house will stand up to a wolf's huff and puff! DORS is an institution that teaching people how to create and build with natural resources. This program helps keep the environment renewable and clean for future generations.  Topics: Lime Daily Video, carbon dioxide, Cement, CO2, DORS, environment, green building, straw bale, video

Living in green homes is an opportunity to align our lifestyles with a cleaner planet and in ways that conveniently fit how we want to live. Whether it's new materials, new technologies or new methods of construction, the choices for going green are more accessible and attractive than ever before. Yet, the green building movement is advancing so quickly that it can be challenging to stay current on all the latest trends and options when it comes time to consider your own home. Fortunately, professionals in the residential building industry are developing the green expertise to help us navigate these choices and adopt a greener of way of life. Josh is joined by John Beldock and Toby Long. Topics: The Lazy Environmentalist

The Boston Nature Center is home to the city s first green public building. Smack dab in the middle of a nature sanctuary, The George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center serves as a prime example of how to design a green building. Light, air, energy and recyclable materials are combined to create a healthy (for humans and the earth) and comfortable atmosphere for work, education and play. We were like kids in a candy store when Andrew Birch showed us all the smart technologies implemented to create and conserve energy. Special thanks to Ashley from SustainableRoute.com for helping gather footage and interview. Runtime- 9:35 Technorati Tags: green, Boston Nature Center, Boston, sustainable, sustainableroute, greenbuilding, ryanishungry

This week on the Lazy Environmentalist, Josh Dorfman interviews, Eva Otto – Real Estate Agent and Partner in Green Works Realty, the first real estate firm in the United States to specialize in healthy green homes, community-focused developments, and innovative properties. Bob Sisum - Director of Builder Programs at Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton, Florida and Board Member of the National Association of Home Builders. Lakewood Ranch is one of the largest and most successful green residential developments in the country situated on over 38,000 acres with over 20 home builders involved, 600 homes already built to green specifications and many more on the way. Topics: The Lazy Environmentalist

On this weeks Lazy Environmentalist, Josh Dorfman interviews the Eco Homes experts: Eva Otto – Real Estate Agent and Partner in Green Works Realty, the first real estate firm in the United States to specialize in healthy green homes, community-focused developments, and innovative properties. Bob Sisum - Director of Builder Programs at Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton, Florida and Board Member of the National Association of Home Builders. Lakewood Ranch is one of the largest and most successful green residential developments in the country situated on over 38,000 acres with over 20 home builders involved, 600 homes already built to green specifications and many more on the way. Topics: The Lazy Environmentalist

About Sustainable Connections: Our Mission: Sustainable Connections is a business network establishing and supporting a local living economy that sustains itself, our community and a healthy environment. Our Vision: We envision sustainable business practices that lead to a healthy environment, meaningful employment, strong communities and buying local first as commonplace in our region and a model for the rest of the world. All of our members are local and independently owned businesses, organizations and supportive individuals. Locally owned businesses give back to the community, offer more living wage jobs, ensure the unique character of a region, and have greater control over minimizing the environmental impact of their businesses. Our members commit to improving specific business practices benefiting our community, economy, environment and workplaces. For more information about Sustainable Connections projects, please visit www.SustainableConnections.org. Technorati Tags: think-local, buy-local, organic, sustainable, design, green-building, ecology

About Sustainable Connections: Our Mission: Sustainable Connections is a business network establishing and supporting a local living economy that sustains itself, our community and a healthy environment. Our Vision: We envision sustainable business practices that lead to a healthy environment, meaningful employment, strong communities and buying local first as commonplace in our region and a model for the rest of the world. All of our members are local and independently owned businesses, organizations and supportive individuals. Locally owned businesses give back to the community, offer more living wage jobs, ensure the unique character of a region, and have greater control over minimizing the environmental impact of their businesses. Our members commit to improving specific business practices benefiting our community, economy, environment and workplaces. For more information about Sustainable Connections projects, please visit www.SustainableConnections.org. Technorati Tags: think-local, buy-local, organic, sustainable, design, green-building, ecology