Breakthrough Technology can save Homeowners Money on Their Heating Service

Recent years have seen many technological breakthroughs that let homeowners save money on a cooling or heating service. One of the best new advancements is the Hybrid cooling and heating system. What differentiates the Hybrid from other types of heating service products is the fact that the Hybrid operates with dual fuel. This means that the system uses both gas and electricity for power. The Hybrid system automatically chooses the energy source that... 

Energy efficiency and creature comforts: this is the Lux Eco-Modern concept

Energy efficiency and creature comforts: this is the Lux Eco-Modern concept To minimize energy consumption, the Newport Modern House Project homes are constructed with slab-on-grade foundations. The polished stone-like concrete flooring provides radiant heating with an ultra-efficient on-demanding boiler that doubles as the home’s domestic hot water supply. Originally uploaded by Ad HOC : Words + Ideas

Middleton Hills Home, Green Built Home

Middleton Hills Home, Green Built Home Residential design studio. Services include modern design, traditional design, regional vernacular, green, environmentally friendly, eco-friendly, sustainable designs. Features to consider include rainwater harvest, butterfly gardens, rain gardens, green roof, passive solar, green materials, energy efficient, energy star, green built certification, and more. www.crescendodesign.com Originally uploaded by keystone1111

Eco-Architecture Books

Eco-Architecture Books Top Shelf:Little House on a Small Planet: Simple Homes, Cozy Retreats, and Energy Efficient Possibilities by Shay Salomon, Frances Moore Lappe, and Nigel Valdez Design Like You Give a Damn: Architectural Responses to Humanitarian Crises by Architecture for Humanity, Kate Stohr, and Cameron Sinclair Lower Shelf:Ecological Architecture: A Critical History by James Steele Building Green: A Complete How-To Guide to Alternative Building... 

New lift and slide and folding doors

Kolbe Lift & Slide and Folding Door System’s innovative hardware and sill designs provide expansive, easy-to-operate openings. Exemplifying the essence of modern living, lift & slide door panels can either nest behind one another or recess into a pocket opening to disappear completely from view. Folding door panels fold back against each other to create a clear opening. Both door styles are available in energy-efficient glass options,...