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Permaculture is the application of a set of principles and ethics to care for the whole Earth and all of its inhabitants. Originally from the term permanent agriculture, but has expanded for applications to all landscape scales. As described by Permaculture practitioner and educator Andrew Millison, “Permaculture design is a method of landscape planning that […]

You see the phrase, “Go Green” in relation to energy efficiency all the time. But, green isn’t the only color that is energy efficient. I recently ran across this article, Color is Capable of making Interior Spaces more Energy-Efficient, catchy title so I just had to read it. In the article it said, “color specifications […]

We are fortunate in Anacortes, WA to have a wonderful farmers market, which provides an abundance variety of local produce. We are also fortunate that many of our local restaurants purchase from local farmers. And new to our community is the Anacortes Food Coop, which provides a year round source of delectable goodies and healthy […]

As evident in the following articles water plays an important role in design, function, the environment, and the creation of art. Designs by Frank Lloyd Wright were inspired by nature, and to this day they still inspire architects to create and commune with the environment. His Falling Water is a classic in design and being […]

Living in the rainy Pacific Northwest, surrounded by water, we may tend to forget that we are still susceptible to water droughts. Water is one of our most precious resources and being water wise today we can preserve our future. This is not something that has just started to be an issue, it is a […]

Sustainable homes and sustainable living is not just a trend, it is a reality and here to stay. And, in 2018, we move that much closer as new technologies and products emerge and more homeowners and  homebuilders go sustainable. These 18 Trends for Sustainable Homes in 2018 provides momentum and sustainability for growth and keeping […]

Good indoor air quality starts with a good ventilation system. Most homes are locked up tight resulting in a lack of fresh air, and during the winter months it is not alway practical to fling open windows. In this article, Six Steps to Success with Heat-Recovery Ventilation, they talk about Heat-recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy-recovery ventilators (ERVs) […]

A home energy audit is often the first step in making your home more efficient. An audit can help assess how much energy your home uses and evaluate what measures to take to improve efficiency. But remember, audits alone don’t save energy. You need to implement the recommended improvements to enhance energy efficiency, lower utility […]

Is this you? You know your energy bills are high! Living in a home that is healthy and energy efficient is important to you! You are would like to reduce your carbon footprint on our natural resources! Rather than chasing the “energy dragon” to find out why your heating bills are so high, or your […]