Environmental preservation has been at the forefront of designers’ minds to contribute to the fight against global warming. Builders and designers have been using alternative building materials that are more earth-friendly and sustainable in the long run. The idea is to keep our carbon footprint as minimal as possible. And as we have seen bluer
NASA cites the dire environmental predictions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) composed of over 1,300 scientists from the United States and various countries. The IPCC predicts that global temperature over the next century will rise 2.5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the IPCC’s Third and Fourth National Climate Assessment Reports, this
Modern farmhouse style is an interior design trend that has become increasingly popular in recent years. You see it all over house design-themed shows on Netflix, Pinterest, and even your Instagram feed. And right now, you are, perhaps, looking to add some of its elements to your next house renovation project. It makes sense why
The world is currently out of balance. Our Earth is slowly dying. Amidst the impressive achievements mankind has achieved over the years, it does not come without a cost. Ever since the birth of industry, we have been relentlessly cutting down our forests, contaminating our oceans, and polluting our air. Only 25 years have passed since
In the past, environmental friendliness was a subject rarely mentioned, and those who voiced their concerns over environmentally harmful practices were immediately categorized as some sort of fringe element, “radical greenies” who were out to destroy our way of life with their ill-conceived agenda. Since those times of green marginalization, the wheel has turned full
Homeowners these days would go on maintaining and improving their houses in a sustainable and eco-friendly way. They often start with the kitchen, the bathroom, and the bedroom. But then, one area we often take for granted is the garage. We only remember to remodel this place when there is now an immediate need for
Everybody dreams of living in a healthy environment. We all want to inhale the fresh air, drink clean water, walk under green trees and swim in crystal clear waters. However, human activities have brought destruction to the environment. Careless garbage disposal, illegal logging, and dynamite fishing are examples of these activities. The task of taking
During the pandemic, the boom in the real estate market allowed many Americans to own a home of their own. This positive development in the real estate market resulted in the highest number of existing-home sales in more than a decade. For eco-conscious buyers, they have to work on enhancing their homes to make them sustainable.
We’ve seen the trend for bigger houses over the past years, but right now, the attention of homeowners shifted to smaller living spaces. In fact, many individuals and families are now deciding to build and live in houses less than 500 square feet of space. This trend is more popularly known as the tiny house
To care for our environment and strive for sustainability in everything we do is a responsibility everyone equally shares. We are all indebted to the environment that has provided us the means to achieve so much in this world, and it’s only right that we do our best to give back and ensure it remains