Tag: Sebastian Eilert
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Passive House Design Principles for New or Existing Homes
When using cavity insulation, the framing material can still transmit energy through a process called thermal bridging. Thermal bridging detracts from energy efficiency and is especially problematic when metal framing is used. Continuous insulation, the more efficient system, can counteract this effect. It refers to a single continuous layer of insulation wrapping an entire structure.
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Four Tips for Eco-Friendly Bathroom Cleaning
Most of us look at cleaning as a chore—especially true for bathrooms, as tight corners, grout and our hot and humid South Florida climate make for challenging work. Mold and mildew love heat and humidity, so there’s always grime to get rid of. If you’re environmentally conscious, this becomes doubly unpleasant because so many cleaning…
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Top Five Plants That Clean Indoor Air
Plants can do much more than help bring color and life to a home’s interior. They’re a great addition to any room, are more sustainable than cut flowers and offer us a way to bring nature indoors. Though there are plenty of aesthetic reasons to include plants in a home redesign, there are practical ones,…
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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Options
There are plenty of reasons to drive more fuel-efficient vehicles. Rising fuel prices are just one motive, as is a concern for the environment. Awareness of the damage that internal combustion engines and traditional power generation can cause is generally the inspiration most people have when adopting greener personal vehicles. Zero Tailpipe Emissions Most vehicles…
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City Trees and Soil Are Sucking More Carbon Out of the Atmosphere Than We Thought
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Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method for Recycling Industrial Plastics at Room Temperature in 20 Minutes
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