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- A lakeside, prefab home in Quebec aims for LEED Gold Wed, 25 Nov 20, 2:30amAfter purchasing a humble country home 25 years ago in the village of Ivry-sur-le-Lac, architect-owner Richard Rubin of Canadian firm Figurr Architects Collective wanted to treat himself and his family to a new second home...
- Low-impact Abbotsford Eco House uses recycled materials wherever possible in Melbourne Tue, 9 Jan 18, 10:13pmRecycled and reclaimed materials are fitted throughout the Abbotsford Eco House, a sustainable residence that earned a 7.5+ Green Star rating for its energy-efficient features. Design and planning company First Angle completed...
- British Columbia’s First Earthship Built with Pop Cans and Old Tires is Still Standing Strong! Fri, 19 Sep 14, 2:30amIn July 2009, Sandra Burkholder and her family began building an Earthship in Kamloops, BC; a sustainable house built with used tires and pop cans...
- BC’s First Earthship is Still Standing Strong, and Growing Ever Greener Tue, 29 Jul 14, 2:30amIn July 2009, Sandra Burkholder and her family began building an Earthship; a sustainable house built with used tires and pop cans. Known as the Darfield Earthship, the home features green building methods, water conservation,...