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I am looking for drawings or plans for some of the buildings on the 60’s comedy tv show, Green Acres?
27
Apr
I build models, and I want to do a diorama scene of the Green Acres main characters’ homes. I will do it in model railroad, HO Scale (1/87:1) scale. I found a book called “TV Sets, Fantasy Plans of TV Show Houses, but the drawings are simple, and have no dimensions. I have a tractor models which will be perfect for Oliver’s “Hoyt Clagwell” (fictional) tractor. I still need an HO scale 1966 Lincoln Continental, and a “C” cab, stake bed truck, of unkown vintage or maker. A mid 60’s Ford Bronco in HO scale would also be nice, but not essential. I have many episodes of the show on tape, so I could estimate dimensions from stills of various scenes. But, actual, dimensioned drawings would be neater. I will build the house, barn, general store, and several others from raw materials (scratch-building). I will use a mix of commercial products, and custom made items for the scenery, the people, furniture, and other details. I am a semi-pro model builder, but I could sure use help.
Can someone tell me the name of one or few green interior design magazines? Thank you.?
26
Apr
I am also interested in any exceptionally good Green Home/Interior Design books.
I have a rug with 3 different shades of green & cream. Pls advise on paint colour for the wall/curtian fabric?
11
Apr
Rug colours: 3 different shades of green and cream. Am looking for a beautiful wall paint colour to match the rug. It’s for sitting room and Bedroom.further more, blind or curtain colours to go with. Colour is actually my proble now i.e colour for walls and curtian.I want to see after putting all the curtian, rug and wall paint, a beautiful, colour home interior decoration.
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Bond 9215 Green Giant Spiked Aerator Shoes
23
Mar
- Sturdy plastic base with woven plastic straps
- Twelve 2-inch spikes with bolts
- Easy-to-assemble instructions included
- Instructions included
- New pre-assembled packaging design
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Gerber 30-000140 Crucial Tool, Green
14
Mar
- Compact and lightweight design that carries like a pocket knife
- Essential components for “just in case” situations
- Clip knife styling with full size drop point blade, utilizing liner lock technology
- Essential components are larger for full function in compact and light weight multi-tool
- Eight functions: Pliers, V-Cut wire cutter, Large 1/2-Inch serrated blade, Cross head screw driver, Bottle opener, Medium flat driver, Pocket clip and Carabineer clip
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What are some good sources for “Green” windmills in S California for a traditional urban home, Any incentives?
13
Mar
I have been looking into wind power as a viable source of electricity. I know it’s not for everyone, you have to have an average wind-speed of at least 10mph. The problem is I can never find something local. It is always in Norway or N. California or Canada.
I live near the El Cajon pass, and it gets literally ‘rocking’ with the Santa Anas and other winds; day and night too. Sometimes weeks on end. And when you drive behind the mountains, ie to the Pasadena area, and the weather is calm, you get out here and its windy.
Im positive i dont need huge towers either, trees and palm trees no higher than 40 feet are literally swaying at times.
Im sure there has to be some company and government incentive to purchase a windmill for ones home, i just dont know about it. Looking for help, what are my viable options for a traditional urban home?
This Old House / Green Mechanicals For The Austin House
23
Feb
Despite a crippling ice storm in Texas, work co…
Sustainable Green Home. Timeless Rammed Earth Southwestern Construction.
21
Feb
This home was built by Soledad Canyon Earth Builders in the exclusive golf course community of Picacho Hills in Las Cruces NM . It was custom built for clients in 2004. The exterior walls are const…
Nyc’s Greenest Townhouse With Green Expert And Leed Ap Cathy Hobbs
26
Jan
Walk through NYC’s Greenest Townhouse with Celebrity Interior Designer/TV Host Cathy Hobbs, ASID and a LEED AP Credentialed by the U.S. Green Buildings Council.
Sohoarc’s Going Green With Us – Episode 1 (electricity)
24
Jan
1st Episode of ‘Going Green with SohoARC’. Interior Designer, Astley Ng, shares interior design tips on how you can go ‘green’ at home and in your work place. By Integrating practical ideas and fun…
Sohoarc Green Video, Global Warming Is Real
23
Jan
SohoARC’s Green Interior Design Movement…we spend 80-90% of our life indoors, this gives us the reason and motivation to design and renovate our environment in an eco-friendly and responsible man…
Insulation innovation for your green home
11
Jan
When it comes to the green home, ratings matter. There are a number of eco certification for home based appliances and white goods. Plus you can get your home professionally assessed for energy efficiency.
Residential homes can be given a rating based on the National House Energy Rating (NatHERS) which is an index of the home’s thermal performance. It is done through a professional analysis by a qualified assessor working in conjunction with the builder of the home. NatHERS provides a baseline for assessment software to rate a home’s energy efficiency potential. Most homes in Australia currently fall below a 5 star rating, but the current tool has now been adapted to allow for a potential 10 star rating (which would be equivalent to zero conditioning energy). This system is based purely on the home’s infrastructure and does not include appliances or hot water systems. Find out more about energy ratings for your home.
Good insulation is a key feature in any energy efficient home. And homeowners are keen to take advantage of Kevin Rudd’s important announcement last week, with funds for ceiling insulation becoming available from the federal government. The Federal Government will be providing eligible homes wiht free ceiling insulation worth $1600. Landlords and renters can benefit too with rental properties being included in the package.
Yet with all the available insulation out there, which one should we consider?
Eco Home Tip #16 – Ask about the R value – the measure for insulation materials is the R value. A high R value means better insulation potential. For example, Pink Batts offers a range ceiling insulation products that have an R value of up to 6.0.
Eco Home Tip #17 – Natural insulation – Take your insulation innovation even further and look for ceiling insulation made from sustainable materials, such as Goldenfleece wool insulation. All natural wool fibre has great insulating properties, with the CSIRO claiming, “wool insulation performs better because of it’s ability to rapidly absorb and desorb moisture from the air.” And you’ll be helping out the rural farmers!
Eco Home Tip #18 – DIY insulation – there are lots of simple insulating ideas homeowners can adapt to protect their homes against the elements. Seal draughts with door snakes or hang some thick curtains on your windows to keep out the coming cold.
Insulation is the first step to a great energy efficient home that will save you money. Well designed homes that incorporate insulation, thermal mass design and sustainable energy alternatives, such as solar panels, can save some homeowners up to 50% on their annual energy consumption. Plus you get to enjoy the comfort of having a pleasant living environment year round.
You can find more great eco home ideas on the Green Pages.
Dallas Home Builders are Going Green
02
Jan
Dallas is taking the lead – once again – when it comes to environmental responsibility. Dallas home builders will soon move toward greener building standards and will become one of the first major US cities to pass comprehensive building standards for both residential and commercial construction.
Dallas’ city council passed an ordinance on April 9, which is designed to reduce energy and water consumption in all new Dallas homes and commercial buildings, thereby reducing the overall environmental impact.
Dallas in the Lead
It comes as no surprise that Dallas has chosen to remain committed to environmental responsibility, as it is currently the number one municipal purchaser of renewable green power in the United States. Dallas also boasts the largest, clean vehicle fleet of any city in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, and was also the only city chosen for the EPA’s Sustainable Skylines initiative for improving air quality.
A Green Building Task Force, comprised of members of the residential and commercial development sectors, was created to set new standards for Dallas’ private development. It was upon the Task Force’s recommendations that city council passed the ordinance that will change the way Dallas homes and commercial buildings are built in Dallas in the future.
A Two-Phase Implementation
The ordinance will be implemented in two stages. Starting in 2009, Dallas homebuilders will build their homes to be 15% more efficient that the base energy code, and will need to meet four out of six high-efficiency water conservation techniques, such as installing faucets and showerheads with a two-gallon-per-minute-or-less water flow.
These regulations will apply to all new Dallas homes and commercial buildings which are smaller than 50,000 square feet.
Phase two, beginning in 2011, will require that all new construction meets the US Green Building Council’s Basic Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) standard or the Green Built North Texas (GBNT) standard. Home builders must aim for a 20% water reduction and a minimum 17.5% more efficiency than the base energy code.
LEED certification offers third-party validation regarding a project’s green features and verifies that the building is efficiently operating. City-owned buildings of 10,000 square feet or more in Dallas have been built to LEED standard for the last five years.
Developing environmentally sensitive construction practices, and encouraging both public and private sector involvement, will further showcase Dallas’ commitment to a better environment.
Why Focus on New Construction?
Building construction and operation require a vast amount of resources. In fact, building design, construction, materials and operation consume more energy than any other part of the economy. Therefore, implementing green building techniques will better utilize these resources, while reducing the environmental impact of new construction.
Green building techniques can be implemented through site design, water efficiency, energy efficiency, conservation of materials and indoor environmental quality.
Energy efficient strategies used in green building practices may include effective insulation, high-performance windows, tight construction and ducts, efficient heating and cooling equipment and energy efficient lighting and appliances.
Green buildings lessen the impact of a structure on the environment and also improve the quality of life for its occupants.
Sohoarc’s Going Green With Us – Episode 1 (electricity)
23
Dec
1st Episode of ‘Going Green with SohoARC’. Interior Designer, Astley Ng, shares interior design tips on how you can go ‘green’ at home and in your work place. By Integrating practical ideas and fun…