Monthly Archives: December 2009

Do Buildings Have Souls?

Do buildings have souls? I teach in a school with nearly a thousand students. We recently moved into a brand new building. I talked with an architecture professor who served as an advisor for the planning of our new campus. He introduced me to the idea that buildings have souls. According to our consultant an … Continue reading

Solar Landscape Lights For a More Beautiful Garden

We all want to have the best house there is. And although we do not have the cash to spare, we always make it a point to look at other details to guarantee that our place is looking neat and glamorous at all times. Now, when it comes to cheap yet effective lighting, you may … Continue reading

The Quest For Green Energy

Most of the world agrees that finding green energy production is paramount to the long term survival of the human race, whether it’s because of costs or the environment. Right now, the greenest ways of generating energy are costly, but the other ways aren’t great for the environment. Here’s a quick snapshot of 6 ways … Continue reading

Stopping Rubbish Pollution – 4 Essentials to Increase Recycling

To stop rubbish pollution by recycling is much harder for society to achieve than the old methods of “use it once and throw it away”. We all realise this but before we get carried away with the idea of “zero waste” and the end of landfills, let’s think for a while about the four essentials … Continue reading

Design and Build Environment Friendly Houses

In today’s world, where the impact of global warming and energy crisis is being discussed greatly, it is important for every individual to play a part in providing a solution to these imminent dangers. A simple step in this direction would be to design and build houses that are environment friendly. Some people are under … Continue reading