Here’s something that stopped me cold: 2.1 billion people worldwide still cook using dangerous methods. That’s roughly a quarter of our planet’s population. The World Health Organization found shocking results about poorly ventilated homes.Indoor air quality can be 100 times worse than acceptable standards. That’s…
Tag: Sustainable Design
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Energy use plunged by 72 percent in the first week with new controls. A small urban boutique hotel showed me this same big change during its eco-friendly makeover.I spent weeks there, reviewing plans and talking to the design team and staff. They aimed to cut…
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More than 40% of a building’s impact on the environment comes from its materials over their lifespan. This made me question every choice of paint, flooring, and countertops during my home renovations.Those choices are crucial. After doing hands-on projects and reading reports at night, I…