patrick: yeah obviously not all the heat from a halogen light bulb travels skyward! but my point is, is it really sensible to defend the use of halogen lightbulbs at close to ceiling height as a so...
sorry to be so negative, and i do love the look and feel of this space, but singling this out as "sustainable chic" s just not at all inspiring, in my opinion. i guess i'm just looking for apartmen...
"Um, Halogen is actually more energy efficient than incandescent."
Um, ok, but halogen and incandescent are less efficient than fluorescent and LED. The pros and cons of those have bee...
@s_boston: this is the age old debate about CFLs and mercury, and you should educate *your*self about it. it's much more complex than "mercury is poisonous."
CFLs do contain mercury, ...
this is a cool contest - the L prize - i was just reading about this morning for designing a light that does the same job as the 60W incandescent (by color temperature and amount of light) but with...
I'm sorry, but this article really grates on me. Everything from the way it's written (in short sentences, in a tone suitable for 3rd graders), to the lack of discussion about the high cost and its...
i agree, it's offputting (to a woman at least, hah) and subtly disturbing. they are also following the trend of not showing the women's faces... great.
also... it's called a PILLOW. w...
yeah, i completely agree with edgardo60. it's cool conceptually, but i'm not sure it would even save water in the first place (though it would save you the trouble). are you having to spend a minut...
I do agree with the previous posters, but looking at all the Ork posters, it seems like they're designed in such a way that you could hack off the offending place name and still have a quite symmet...
it's more complicated than just organic vs. not organic, as amber and scottu have alluded to. there's the packaging, how local they are, and the pasteurization process. i have been very happy with ...
I am not sure about your windows argument. I think the single best thing you can do to start out is to get an energy audit. That's the only way you're going to know for certain how to prioritize/sc...
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i love it! so clever and cool looking!
patrick: yeah obviously not all the heat from a halogen light bulb travels skyward! but my point is, is it really sensible to defend the use of halogen lightbulbs at close to ceiling height as a so...
sorry to be so negative, and i do love the look and feel of this space, but singling this out as "sustainable chic" s just not at all inspiring, in my opinion. i guess i'm just looking for apartmen...
"Um, Halogen is actually more energy efficient than incandescent." Um, ok, but halogen and incandescent are less efficient than fluorescent and LED. The pros and cons of those have bee...
@s_boston: this is the age old debate about CFLs and mercury, and you should educate *your*self about it. it's much more complex than "mercury is poisonous." CFLs do contain mercury, ...
this is a cool contest - the L prize - i was just reading about this morning for designing a light that does the same job as the 60W incandescent (by color temperature and amount of light) but with...
I'm sorry, but this article really grates on me. Everything from the way it's written (in short sentences, in a tone suitable for 3rd graders), to the lack of discussion about the high cost and its...
i agree, it's offputting (to a woman at least, hah) and subtly disturbing. they are also following the trend of not showing the women's faces... great. also... it's called a PILLOW. w...
yeah, i completely agree with edgardo60. it's cool conceptually, but i'm not sure it would even save water in the first place (though it would save you the trouble). are you having to spend a minut...
i attended their open house a few years ago when i was visiting austin... gorgeous facility, interesting folks, casual yet intellectual, wine...
in defense of the upside-down-ness of the scooters on the seat portion: when you're sitting on the chair, they look right side up! nicely done!
fellow uptowner here. well done and inspirational! thanks for sharing.
i use a couple of these under the sink: http://www.recy-cal.com/6galrec.html no bag waste (plastic or paper). easy to clean. easy to ...
I do agree with the previous posters, but looking at all the Ork posters, it seems like they're designed in such a way that you could hack off the offending place name and still have a quite symmet...
it's more complicated than just organic vs. not organic, as amber and scottu have alluded to. there's the packaging, how local they are, and the pasteurization process. i have been very happy with ...
I am not sure about your windows argument. I think the single best thing you can do to start out is to get an energy audit. That's the only way you're going to know for certain how to prioritize/sc...
Please add the ReBuilding Exchange to the "Antique Malls and Salvage Shops"!
isn't this pretty much the same exact post as this? http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/how-to/how-to-make-a-candle-la...
that is really neat! but the PVC is a big bummer. that stuff is SO BAD... http://www.phelios.com/sd/archives/may05.html i'm n...
umm... http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/health/blogs/dont-make-your-own-sunscreen coming from a chemist...