WaterShed is designed around the core concept of integration, not only between architecture and landscape, people and nature, but also integration of engineered systems such as the solar thermal array, ventilation, and air-conditioning units. Systems engineering seeks to understand and … Continue reading
The current financial crisis in the United States and worldwide makes it hard for many homeowners to focus on environmental concerns. Business people must keep their eyes on the bottom line in order to survive, and upgrading to the latest … Continue reading
Embodied energy can be helpful when considering which products to use in construction for specific applications. Embodied energy is the energy used in every phase of production, transportation, and assembly of a given product. Determining the actual embodied energy of … Continue reading