Christina Huh
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Find creative cooling solutions
Nov 25, 2010
To control heat intake, and effectively, energy-consumption, consider covering windows that receive a lot of sun with semi-opaque polycarbonate...
Build walls with dirt
Nov 25, 2010
When in construction mode, consider using pneumatically impacted stabilized earth (PISE), which is a nearly perfect building material. The...
Alternate heating systems
Nov 25, 2010
There are alternatives to forced-air heating systems, particularly in mild climates such as California. Consider a grid-tied photovoltaic approach,...
Virtually nothing that you buy is environmentally friendly, maybe friendlier but not something that Mother Nature would be happy about
Nov 25, 2010
Sustainability rests on maintaining the health of the world environment. Its health, like our own, depends on not over-stressing the system, which...
Practice saying, "I am acting out of my care for whatever," rather than "I need such and such"Â
Nov 25, 2010
Caring is what makes us human. Actions coming from our caring in key domains of life produce authentic and satisfying behavior. Needs beyond...
Always make a list before you go shopping and stick to it
Nov 25, 2010
Impulse buying fills your house with items that have only marginal value to you, and will more than likely end up in the bottom of your closet....
Lighten your wash loads
Nov 25, 2010
Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes or lower the water settings for smaller loads. This saves water and energy. Also, you can replace your...
Build with straw bales
Nov 25, 2010
In places where heat-minimization is key, walls built with straw-bale insulation make a lot of sense. Not only is the product 100% natural, but...
Live in your house for your entire life
Nov 25, 2010
When designing your home, think really really hard about how long you imagine you'll live there. And if you plan to live there for ages, design it...
Supplant your lawn
Nov 25, 2010
Though ornamental lawns can be lovely, they often require serious maintenance and require lakes of water to stay verdant. Redesigning your front...