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This curvy work pod was designed by Thomas Biggs and features interior furniture elements — lift-open cabinets and a Murphy bench — from Tony Carr. Biggs and Carr offer these eco-friendly pods for sale through Sustainsia, Inc. , with the hope of providing an at-home work environment that’s nothing like the typical cubicle. Green elements include rooftop solar, R30 insulation, and eco-friendly materials, while pricing could be anywhere from $10,000, according to East Bay Express . [+] More on Sustainsia from Biggs Group Architecture . Credits: Sustainsia, Inc; noticed at Lifework .
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Tiny Green Work Pod from Sustainsia
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans five years ago, the devastation was heartbreaking. Residents lost homes, schools, and churches, and in some cases entire neighborhoods were destroyed. The city was in ruins by the time the water finally receded, leaving the task of rebuilding to those whose homes and livelihoods had been swept away by the massive storm. The Crescent City slowly but surely crept back to life, and in the process, New Orleans 2.0 is becoming better, stronger, and greener. There are a number of organizations working to help New Orleans think smarter and greener as residents rebuild their homes, keeping in mind that installing rooftop solar panels or backyard wind turbines isn’t realistic for most people, and that simple is better. Go Green NOLA encourages homebuilders to think small, since smaller homes use less energy. The group also makes suggestions such as installing windows and insulation systems with special attention to local weather and climate—think: humidity, and lots of it—and using shade trees and other landscaping to help beat back the southern sun.
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The big green easy
This home, designed by Ben Obregon and built by Bill Taute Homes , recently hit the market in Bouldin Creek for $725,000 . If you’re in the area and the pending contract doesn’t close, you could find yourself in a contemporary, low-energy home powered by rooftop solar photovoltaics for something near that price. After completion in 2008, the 2,416 square-foot home received a five star rating from the green building program in Austin. Depending on the month, electricity bills fluctuate between credits and nominal charges, according to the American-Statesman . Part of what makes this home low energy can be attributed to the cellulose and spray foam insulation, as well as the reflective metal roof, large roof overhangs, low-E windows, and operable windows in the stairwell that release warm air. There’s also some on-site energy created from solar panels. In addition, the yard is low-maintenance and requires a small amount of water due to the installation of an underground sprinkler system and local water-wise plantings. This home is located at 1702 S. Third Street in Austin, Texas and has three bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, and a studio above a two-car garage. [+] Read more about this Five Star Austin House in American Statesman . Media credits: Marathon Real Estate.
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Green Low Energy Home in South Austin
James Murray, BusinessGreen , Wednesday 30 June 2010 at 10:59:00 DECC closes insulation scheme loopholes as Committee on Climate Change warns faster progress on energy efficiency is urgently required Chris Huhne has today strengthened the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) flagship domestic energy efficiency programme, tightening the rules of the scheme in order to force energy firms…
Last time we mentioned Reclaimed Space , the company had just finished selling a small home on eBay for about $75,100 (after a bidding war involving several celebrities). But business is good for the Austin-based company that builds homes out of materials reclaimed from deconstructed homes and old projects. This home was recently delivered to its owners and will be used as a custom sewing space in Marfa, Texas . Other than the reclaimed materials used, the home was designed and built to be green in other ways with recycled content blown insulation, passive solar design, and natural ventilation — all strategies that keep energy use low. Reclaimed Spaces are factory-built, unique, and exude character as you’ll rarely see in a new home. Pricing starts at ~$35,000 and can run ~$115-$160 per square foot, depending on features included in the home. [+] Learn more about homes from Reclaimed Space . Photo credits: Reclaimed Space
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Reverse Deconstruction Lands in Marfa