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These Sustainable Hotels Are Doing Good for Their Communities–and the World | AFAR
6 ways that hotels across the globe are investing in sustainable practices and making the world better, one step at a time. — Read on www.afar.com/magazine/6-ways-hotels-around-the-world-are-working-to-become-more-sustainable Sustainable architecture on the list! An important element for any “place”
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What We Did Not Learn from the Bauhaus | Architect Magazine | Architecture, Architects, Design, History, bauhaus, Walter Gropius, Frank Lloyd Wright
Inside and beyond those white boxes, there are ideas for building a better world. — Read on www.architectmagazine.com/design/what-we-did-not-learn-from-the-bauhaus_o Great article on the bauhaus school of thought…relating it to today’s designs. Critical thinking always welcome!
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The Best-Designed Building in Every U.S. State | Architectural Digest
From an Olson Kundig–designed home in Idaho to Studio Gang’s Aqua Tower in Illinois, these structures stand out among all the rest in their respective state lines — Read on www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/best-designed-building-every-us-state 1111 Lincoln road is a great choice. The quick summary fails to note the mixed use composition as well the frequently used opportunity as…
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6 Sustainable Home Renovation Tips to Improve Your Fixer-Upper, guest post by Ray Flynn
When planned correctly, buying a fixer-upper can help you save money while creating the house of your dreams. You’re sure to have a few expectations and ideas about how you want your house to turn out, but where do you start? Try taking a sustainable approach to your home improvements so you can reduce your…
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DIY HVAC Maintenance: What’s Safe and What to Avoid! Guest post by Ray Flynn
Being a homeowner is a wonderful investment that brings many fulfilling rewards. Of course, it also brings many (often unexpected) costs. From plumbing to electrical issues, there are hundreds of home repairs that could break the bank. Unfortunately, HVAC repairs could be one of them. HVAC repair technicians charge up to $80 per hour, and…
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Why Prepare a Local Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan? (Guest post by Natalie French)
Recovery is the most complicated, lengthier, expensive and least appreciated phase of emergency management. Some recoveries can take years, and communities will never be able to go back to normal levels. In fact, it is not realistic to create a false image that things will go back to “normal”. Long-term recovery also has a toll…
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