With an ever increasing sense of doom, saving the planet has become an absolute priority for most. This focus translates across to many different industries, but arguably one of the most important is our use of appliances in the home. There are a few other big ones, such as transport, but generally energy use in…
Saving energy around the home is great for the planet, but it also helps save money. That makes conserving energy a win-win for everyone. Changing behaviors around the home, improving your weatherproofing, and other simple actions can make a huge impact on how much energy your home consumes each month. To get you started, here…
Since I moved from Russia to Spain I really enjoy the sunny weather. One thing – it can become really hot at home during the day time. Of course, air-conditioning is great, however, considering the electricity costs here I need to think of some other energy-efficient solutions. Managing the interior climate of your house is…
In today’s world, we all want to do something that can help the environment and the world around us to be in better shape. We want to push away global warming and make it easier than ever for us to help save the world in a way that is actually helpful. The lighting in your…
I just found this cool infographic and I thought I would share it with you. When I was in America I was so surprised to see those huge refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers which here in Europe are usually much smaller. Did you know that families in the U.S. spend about $2,000 per year on their…
Traditionally, home design is a linear process. An architect designs the framework and then each team makes their elements fit into that framework, solving problems as they arise. This can cause problems, like rooms that don’t get enough forced air or plumbing fixtures with low water pressure. Contractors often struggle to merge innovative systems into…