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Peak Oil
Peak Oil
4/27/2010
It is important to understand that the theory of Peak Oil is not about ‘running out of oil.’ The relationship between economic growth, the global demand for oil, and the rate of production is complex. Read More

LEAP
LEAP
4/21/2010
Local Energy Alliance Program helping Charlottesville become a truly sustainable city. Read More

Complacency
Complacency
7/6/2009
Now is not the time to consider complacency as a way of life. Read More

Honda Insight
Honda Insight 2
5/8/2009
50 miles per gallon! Read More

Eco-Block
Eco-Block
4/29/2009
VIDEO: Guided tour of residential site with Eco-Block system. Read More

Honda Insight
Honda Insight
4/9/2009
I absolutely love my new Honda Insight. Read More

Open House
Open House
4/8/2009
Central Virginia AIA 'Design Week' Read More

GreenBuild Boston
GreenBuild Boston
11/24/2008
Ever wonder what it's like to be in the same place with +25,000 people all focused on sustainability? Read More

The USGBC has a new Vision statement
Within A Generation
11/23/2008
The USGBC has a new Vision statement... Read More

I would like to recommend a book I just started reading: "Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need A Green Revolution - And How It Can Renew America" by Thomas L. Friedman
Reading List
10/28/2008
I would like to recommend a book I just started reading: "Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need A Green Revolution - And How It Can Renew America" by Thomas L. Friedman... Read More

Jeff Barratt of Jeff Barratt Woodworking has built a number of the pieces you see on our website including all of the cabinetry in the Basas Residence and the Burnt Mountain Residence
Sidetable
9/26/2008
Jeff Barratt of Jeff Barratt Woodworking has built a number of the pieces you see on our website including all of the cabinetry in the Basas Residence and the Burnt Mountain Residence... Read More

This video clip shows the LEED for Homes Raters from EarthCraft Virginia conducting the blower door test
Blower Door Test
6/13/2008
VIDEO: This video clip shows the LEED for Homes Raters from EarthCraft Virginia conducting the blower door test.. Read More

This video clip shows a great solution to those hard-to-reach blind corner base cabinets
Corner Base Cabinets
4/24/2008
VIDEO: This video clip shows a great solution to those hard-to-reach blind corner base cabinets... Read More

Here is the installer from Anchor Insulation spraying the BioBased Soy Foam insulation in the Foyer
BioBased Soy Foam
4/24/2008
VIDEO: Here is the installer from Anchor Insulation spraying the BioBased Soy Foam insulation in the Foyer... Read More

Here is a simple example of an ‘advanced framing’ technique: the two stud corner
Two Stud Corner
4/23/2008
VIDEO: Here is a simple example of an 'advanced framing' technique: the two stud corner... Read More