Tara Heibel: Meet The 'Perfect House Plant'
A 50's Home Gets A Modern Day New Look
Eco-Cool: 2009 Solar Decathlon Winners
If you live in Washington D.C., and didn't know that the Solar Decathlon was going on a few weeks ago, you need to get out more often! This is one of the most talked about and exciting competitions if you're interested in solar power, green building or the future of architecture. For three weeks every few years, the U.S. Department of Energy invites college and university students to compete to design, build and operate the most attractive, effective and energy-efficient solar-powered house.
G-20 Summit is Being Held at Uber-Green Convention Site
The G-20 Summit is coming to Pittsburgh, PA! If you don't know what the G-20 is, don't feel bad -- I didn't either. (Okay, that's not entirely true, but it's a group of 20 countries established in 1999 to meet and discuss key issues in the global economy.) Here at ShelterPop, we're actually most impressed with where the G-20 chose to meet -- The David L. Lawrence Convention Center (DLLCC) is the first and largest Gold LEED-Certified convention center in the world.
Vampire Lamp Is Powered By Blood
British designer Mike Thompson raises that question with the new blood-powered lamp. Yes, blood. Would you turn on three lamps to watch TV if it would cost you half a pint?
Eco-Paint: Fab or Fad?
They're all the buzz in paint departments everywhere, but what exactly are eco-friendly paints, and should you consider using them in your home? Here are answers from the editors of Fresh Home magazine: What Are They?
Cardboard Designs at NYIGF
Cardboardesign is a favorite brand of mine-I've long admired the company for their eco-friendly home products made form recycled and recyclable cardboard. Naturally, I was thrilled to stop by their booth to check out their latest designs
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