I recently read an article on ideas to make your kid’s bedroom eco-friendly and was amazed at how the term eco-friendly is so misunderstood. It is often used interchangeably with “green”, sustainable, and organic. Eco-friendly actually means not harmful to the environment….reduced, minimal or no harm at all to ecosystems. It is a combination of [...]
As an interior designer, the green and sustainable movement has always perplexed me. I thought architects, contractors, designers, and others were already supposed to be thinking about making buildings “green”? I was taught to space plan floor layouts carefully….to place plumbing in different rooms back-to-back or as close together as possible to use less materials, [...]
Looking for healthier alternatives for everything from food to clothing to housing is no longer a fad…..it has become mainstream. Parents want healthy kids and healthy homes are an important part of the equation. From the air you breathe to places you live, work, and play, the market is stepping up to provide products that [...]