SustainYou

Compare this example zero energy solar home with the one posted blow. Which do you think would have a lower operating carbon footprint? Which would take less energy to build? Which one would you like to live in? —> Share your thoughts! Comment below…

I like this concept, I like it a lot. Just make sure it is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified wood.

First introduced to us by the Beautiful Daryl Hanna. Check out her site for more good info.

It was the middle of June 2006. When, full of fearless spirits after graduation, the vagabond Dave Holman and Jason (shaggy) Lord set out to travel the world in carbon neutrality… The Carbon Neutral hippie van was consummated. One crazy Idea on sunday afternoon lead to the the last minute e-bay score and a trip to Indiana to bring the carbon neutral baby home.

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A green perspective is featured in this ‘NY Times Magazine.

Is building natural, using “green” products a way to fulfill sustainability in your home?  Perhaps a home is not just what’s inside walls but the community of what is around your home as well.  Add Organic, mix in some green design with a kazzam of local and Bam!

As part of the greenhouse studio project, the Co-op is putting a new 100 amp electrical panel in the studio.  Building code states that these electrical wires must be buried 18″ or more below the ground and put in conduit.  The traditional way would be to buy 2″ PVC pipe in 8ft sections from Home Depot, glue it together with highly toxic solvent glue, bury it and be good to go.  The idea a burying toxins in our yard, where we grow our food, does not have much appeal…..

 This link shows conduit and piping options that are PVC free.

For more about the possible hazards of PVC check this link out.

Look for the green electrical install video coming this summer.

From: Forbes.com

Biopact presents their report on Greenhouse gas Emissions balance for electricity power sources.  Check it out!

From: Biopact

From: The Wall Street Journal

My recent artwork of 05 & 06 explores several questions. The work is far from coherent, but shows my sttepts to hone in on a few aesthetic emotions.

How does the human body interact with the space and physical textureal of natural and most unnatural forms. Can nature be adapted to cradle and nuture the body? Can modern synthetic jointing technqures and materials bring out contracting images and forms of waht is natural? What do you think?

The Power of Green: From The New York Times:

“Well, I want to rename “green.” I want to rename it geostrategic, geoeconomic, capitalistic and patriotic. I want to do that because I think that living, working, designing, manufacturing and projecting America in a green way can be the basis of a new unifying political movement for the 21st century.”

Long live the earth, and all of her countries! 

I  hereby enlist in the green revolution!

The IPCC newest report released today determines with 80% certainly that Climate Change is happening now and it is radically altering ecosystems. 

World scientists are confirming with statistical certainly what we new all along - our earth is warming.  Now it is time for us inhabents of the earth to act! 

IPCC 4th Report Summaries:

Grist

Treehugger

NY Times

The carbon balance in traditional cement and concrete construction is tremendous.  A strong and insulated wall is not enough!  Sustainable building must comfort its inhabitents and tread lightly on the earth when built. 

Harmful minerals such as silica and portland cement are used by the train car to construct our concrete structures. 

There are other ways to make a wall.  Here are just a few:

Translucent Concrete: Let their be light!  Traditional combination of cement, sand, gravel and water but reinforced with fiber optic fibers.  Not only do they transmit light though cement, they make it stronger too!  The co-op will try it’s hand at making it’s own in a future project.

Blocks made from trash , New Concrete Science , Rammed earth walls

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Today the Supreme Court decided that the EPA does have the right to regulate carbon dioxide emissions.  States are able to sue the EPA, if it fails to regulate.

This vote is a big win for states and the environment and a defeat to Bush Administration.

The vote was 5-4 with 4 conservative justices descending.

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I can’t wait till she arrives.  I will pop the sunroof and cruse down the highway at a pint of gas and 38cents  per mile!  Yeehaa, the great outdoors here I come –  my life is fulfilled!