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Conserving Every Drop in Style

Conserving Every Drop in Style

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California is currently undergoing a record-breaking drought, bringing water conservation back into the public eye. There are a few products available that significantly conserve water without sacrificing your overall shower experience. One California-based brand is greatly contributing to this movement by manufacturing eco-friendly products that are jus[...]
Green With Envy!

Green With Envy!

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With Pantone’s declaration of Emerald Green as the color of 2013, one can’t help but feel invigorated by the year ahead. Verdant, full of vitality, vivid and vivacious, Emerald Green has already made a definitive impact on the red carpet and runway. From that “gown” in the film Atonement to Angelina Jolie’s oversized emerald earrings at the Oscars, the c[...]

Life Edited

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In 2009, TreeHugger.com-founder Graham Hill initiated a competition to come up with a design for his 450 square foot New York City studio that would maximize space while emphasizing good design and environmental responsibility. Over three hundred entries from around the world were sent in, and from those Hill selected an entry from architecture students Cat[...]

Dad's Pad

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Dads come in all shapes, sizes and temperaments. But one thing they all have in common is their need for appreciation. So with Father’s Day just around the corner, here are a few home products that say “thanks” to your rock star dad, men who like to cook, fathers who need to slow down and relax, eco-dad and more. Hastings Tile & Bath – Niklesmatic For [...]

The Greeniest of Baths

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Every day, we indulge in the delights of the bath. From the minute we rise, to the moments before we sleep, the bath provides invaluable comfort and luxury – a source of water and energy that counts among our most valuable resources. But, thanks to the ingenuity of a select group of designers and innovators, we don’t have to choose between indulgence and pre[...]

Kerchum Residence: Sustainable Home Building Meets Impeccable Design

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In recent years, Vancouver has become increasingly known for hitting numerous environmental benchmarks, especially in regards to green commercial and residential building. Not long ago, the city’s Vancouver Convention Centre was awarded the highly prestigious LEED Platinum Certification. Now the Kerchum Residence – a single family home within the ci[...]

Kerchum Residence: Sustainable Home Building Meets Impeccable Design

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In recent years, Vancouver has become increasingly known for hitting numerous environmental benchmarks, especially in regards to green commercial and residential building. Not long ago, the city’s Vancouver Convention Centre was awarded the highly prestigious LEED Platinum Certification. Now the Kerchum Residence – a single family home within the ci[...]