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Re: Libeskind New York Sky Garden Tower

Lee_Beckman — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:50:54 -0000

It makes sense that usable square footage is not available to make money but a building like this would be an icon for sustainable design in a mega city like New York City. Great renderings and I hope someday that a design like this gets built.
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Re: Vibrant Columbia City Green Homes

Lee_Beckman — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:40:27 -0000

We need more houses that look as appealing as this to be the 'poster child' for green design. Although some of the buildings have a bigger up front cost they pay for themselves over a few years and have so much less maintenance problems.
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Re: The Rammed Earth House [Giveaway]

Lee_Beckman — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:33:51 -0000

Rammed Earth construction is probably the most innovative way to build to the site. By using the local site soil to make part of the structure gives it so much personality. This is definitely a method I choose to use someday when building a house for myself.
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Re: Daniel Libeskind Enters the Prefab Fray

Lee_Beckman — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:29:09 -0000

This is a really good idea but that's an expensive pre-fab home. I guess it's worth it if you know it performs like a environmental champion. How much would it cost to start making those in the states?
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Re: Super Sustainable Dallas City Block

Lee_Beckman — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:24:56 -0000

All of these designs look really amazing especially to build one of these in Dallas. Although it looks like the design and construction of any of the buildings is going to be very expensive I really hope they push through and make it look just like they have it in the renderings.
www.cleanedison.com

Re: Light, Durable, Recycled Content Pavers

Lee_Beckman — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:20:19 -0000

That's amazing that they are that high in recycled content. And, I'm glad that you guys did the research to show how much is being saved from going into landfills. There are so many opportunities in making a product almost entirely out of used products, and making them durable and useful. Keep up the good work.
www.cleanedison.com

Re: Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget [Giveaway]

Lee_Beckman — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:15:58 -0000

I've heard so many great things about this book and that it gives really good insight to those who are unaware and unmotivated. For those who still are skeptical should put this on their reading list just for reference, and a little more knowledge.
www.cleanedison.com

Re: Green Made Easy [Giveaway]

Lee_Beckman — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:00:45 -0000

These types of books are great gifts to friends and family members who are interested in going green but don't really understand too well of how to start. Simple 'how to' methods and reasons as to why people she be more aware of their actions is the best way to educate and encourage a change for the better. By understanding the input each of us has as an individual on the environment we start to understand a more holistic approach to a healthier and more environmentally conscious lifestyle.