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Green Options » home http://greenoptions.com/tag/home Posts tagged 'home' Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:25:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Yurt Living: More Window Shopping http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/11/14/yurt-living-more-window-shopping/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/11/14/yurt-living-more-window-shopping/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:25:21 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/11/14/yurt-living-more-window-shopping/

It’s ironic I’m writing about windows while my yurt in the tropical rain forest of Hawaii is enduring the heaviest rainfall I’ve ever witnessed. The awnings are proving their worth well.

Why don’t I close the windows? Well, I’m getting there. It’s just that I don’t have a deck around my 3-foot elevated yurt and therefore a ladder is required. The picture tells the story.

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Seems yurt manufacturers have been surveying customer comments. Good thing, as that’s how progressive changes occurred at the Colorado Yurt Company. They recently added a new design because customers relayed their preference to open their windows from inside.

This is good news for yurt dwellers without an exterior walking deck and with a raised platform. For those, it’s go outside with your ladder.

Fully Operable Windows is the new description in Colorado. It opens like a traditional home window with a crank. Each window is big enough to meet code requirements for egress. Made with a thermal pane and Low-E glass in a Doug fir frame. E-glass means low emissivity glass, a new technology for energy efficiency.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/11/07/yurt-living-window-shopping/feed/ The Organic Home http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/11/02/the-organic-home/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/11/02/the-organic-home/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:23:47 +0000 markgolding http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/11/02/the-organic-home/

At the heart of The Organic Home is a clear motivation, the wish to share.

As the business grows and develops, the responsibility and potential will be divided between all our partners, both as experts in specific fields, and also as local and national coordinators.

Just as a seed, if carefully planted, tended and nurtured will grow into a beautiful tree, with deep and stable roots, so too will The Organic Home develop and grow – with a strong and stable basis, and with the potential for abundancy later in the season’s cycle.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/11/02/the-organic-home/feed/ Yurt Living: Weddings + Special Events http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/10/28/yurt-living-weddings-special-events/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/10/28/yurt-living-weddings-special-events/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:18:54 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/10/28/yurt-living-weddings-special-events/

Selene and Alex Cole have a US-neighbor company, Little Foot Yurts, in Nova Scotia. Their style is based on traditional Mongolian and Kazakh yurt designs.

Most regions in the US have some style of yurt company these days, so what’s the big deal? The answer is rental and setup services.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/10/28/yurt-living-weddings-special-events/feed/ Yurt Living: Creative Flooring Suppliers http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/10/16/yurt-living-creative-flooring-suppliers/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/10/16/yurt-living-creative-flooring-suppliers/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:53:26 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/10/16/yurt-living-creative-flooring-suppliers/

Since yurt kits are typica

lly shipped to the building site without a floor, anything other than a local resource requires orchestration. That’s because the floor is ideally finished before the yurt is erected.

Alterego in Maryland can discuss the feasibility of FSC certified hardwood, cork, bamboo, linoleum, or rubber floor materials for your yurt structure. The company is owned by architects who offer sustainable products with modern designs.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/10/16/yurt-living-creative-flooring-suppliers/feed/ Yurt Living: Floor Options http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/10/11/yurt-living-floor-options/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/10/11/yurt-living-floor-options/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:54:43 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/10/11/yurt-living-floor-options/

Very few globe-scattered yurt companies offer flooring. The exception is special event yurt providers and concierge service companies.

If you purchase your yurt near the location of your site, the yurt salesman may help connect you with an appropriate supplier. Otherwise, you are entirely responsible for the yurt flooring. No need to get the heebie-jeebies though.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/10/11/yurt-living-floor-options/feed/ EDF: Dominique Browning, Award-Winning Editor and Author, Launches New Column http://sustainablog.org/2009/10/07/edf-dominique-browning-award-winning-editor-and-author-launches-new-column/ http://sustainablog.org/2009/10/07/edf-dominique-browning-award-winning-editor-and-author-launches-new-column/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:45:42 +0000 edfblog http://sustainablog.org/2009/10/07/edf-dominique-browning-award-winning-editor-and-author-launches-new-column/

Dominique Browning, award-winning editor and author

Dominique Browning, the former editor-in-chief of House and Garden, is partnering with Environmental Defense Fund to launch a new column called “Personal Nature: Dominique Browning’s distinctive take on all things environmental“. The column will highlight the human impacts of environmental threats like climate change and ocean pollution. Her first piece explores the language we use in talking about climate change and the need for individual and social action.

“It is only a small leap from caring about what’s going on in a garden to caring about what’s going on in the larger environment,” says Ms. Browning. “Environmental issues are hitting the very place we want to feel safest: home. Home ought to be a sacred place of retreat, rest and peace. It won’t be if we turn our backs on the world. This new column was born in the spirit of paying attention, becoming educated and aware and talking about what we can do now. I’m hoping to give matters of global urgency a human touch.

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]]> http://sustainablog.org/2009/10/07/edf-dominique-browning-award-winning-editor-and-author-launches-new-column/feed/ Yurt Living: Platform Design Options http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/26/yurt-living-platform-design-options/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/26/yurt-living-platform-design-options/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:36:01 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/26/yurt-living-platform-design-options/

Do yurts have to be built on a platform? Well, the FAQ page from Shelter Designs in Montana makes a case. In summary, just do it!

It’s best to have a flat surface so the kit will assemble correctly. Make your life easier, they say. Avoid mildew, and finally, ‒ be more climate efficient for comfort.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/26/yurt-living-platform-design-options/feed/ Fun Housewarming Gifts by Fuz, all Made of Recycled Materials http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/26/fun-housewarming-gifts-by-fuz-all-made-of-recycled-materials/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/26/fun-housewarming-gifts-by-fuz-all-made-of-recycled-materials/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:15:33 +0000 Lucille Chi http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/26/fun-housewarming-gifts-by-fuz-all-made-of-recycled-materials/

Offered in recycled wool felt as well as black recycled rubber, these Fuz hug placemats make a darling housewarming gift. Pop-up place mat designs are creative recycled tableware at it’s best.

Perfect for kids that are restless at meal time, these playful mats feature four mats with two boys and two girls, for dinner and a puppet show! Fuz says “Built-in Napkin Hugs call these placemats home. Pop them out and put them to work.”

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/26/fun-housewarming-gifts-by-fuz-all-made-of-recycled-materials/feed/ Yurt Living: Domes, Light, Furniture http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/21/yurt-living-domes-light-furniture/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/21/yurt-living-domes-light-furniture/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:38:57 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/21/yurt-living-domes-light-furniture/

I love yurt living. It’s like camping out, — but in a modern, convenient structure. The dome has so much to do with that feeling.

As we face the Autumnal Equinox, I watch the interior dome light shift as it does with my landscaping. The daily light beam changes with seasons.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/21/yurt-living-domes-light-furniture/feed/ Yurt Living: Dome, Cupola or Spire? http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/09/yurt-living-dome-cupola-or-spire/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/09/yurt-living-dome-cupola-or-spire/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:31:11 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/09/yurt-living-dome-cupola-or-spire/

Every yurt has a central compression ring. The exterior finale is typically a dome. Yet there are some options that may surprise you.

A yurt cupola is especially nice for tropical environments. Claire Wolfe, who wrote about her yurt building for Backwoods Home Magazine, replaces the dome skylight for a cupola. She utilized a powder-coated steel frame with an architectural fabric cover. The cupola was raised six inches around the perimeter. As a result, there’s shade and a natural cooling system with maximum air flow.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/09/yurt-living-dome-cupola-or-spire/feed/ Spice Up Your Surroundings with Pure Malie Candles http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/03/spice-up-your-surroundings-with-pure-malie-candles/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/03/spice-up-your-surroundings-with-pure-malie-candles/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:39:27 +0000 Liz Thompson http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/03/spice-up-your-surroundings-with-pure-malie-candles/

Sometimes it is not enough to get yourself looking gorgeous, your surroundings have to set the mood. As a self-professed candle junkie I can tell you that not any old candle fits the bill. Sure, they have to be clean burning and non-toxic, but let’s be real – the scent is what it’s all about. It is such a let down to get a candle that smells great in the jar, then produces nothing but the smell of…well, burning candle… once lit.

The perfect little candle recently made its way across my desk (and on to my vanity) and is the lovely and luxurious scent of fresh island plumeria. And who is the creator of such a deliciously scented room enhancer? None other than (straight from the tropics) Malie Organics. Made from clean-burning soy and kukui oils, it is petroleum-free and burns by way of cotton wick for a nice long 60 hours. Comes in a simple glass container with nothing but the tasteful, gold Malie symbol on the front. Chic and elegant.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/03/spice-up-your-surroundings-with-pure-malie-candles/feed/ Yurt Living - Colors http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/08/23/yurt-living-colors/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/08/23/yurt-living-colors/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:45:28 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/08/23/yurt-living-colors/

Designing a yurt entails color decisions. Of course material swatches are always best, but playing with an interactive tool is a great start.

The Colorado Yurt Company has the greatest exterior color tool available. You can play with the roof and valance choices in addition to the bottom band.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/08/23/yurt-living-colors/feed/ Green Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Easy Sustainable Style with Way Basics http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/08/11/green-divas-guide-to-fresh-style-easy-sustainable-style-with-way-basics/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/08/11/green-divas-guide-to-fresh-style-easy-sustainable-style-with-way-basics/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:13:11 +0000 Megan McWilliams http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/08/11/green-divas-guide-to-fresh-style-easy-sustainable-style-with-way-basics/

We had a chance to put together a Way Basics shelf recently. It really was as easy as they represented - at least it was for Woody the wonder dog and my two daughters Mary and Jessie.

I read about Way Basics and was intrigued. I needed some simple book shelves and figured I’d just go to a garage sale and find something, but it just hadn’t happened yet - didn’t realize how prized these things were! So, I was thrilled when they sent me a sample to play with.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/08/11/green-divas-guide-to-fresh-style-easy-sustainable-style-with-way-basics/feed/ Yurt Living - Creative Doorway Designs http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/08/07/yurt-living-creative-doorway-designs/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/08/07/yurt-living-creative-doorway-designs/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:31:41 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/08/07/yurt-living-creative-doorway-designs/

Like any building development, there’s a lot of back-and-forth. I mean it’s not a linear effort. Thus far I’ve covered yurt topics from getting started to climate and prices. However, design is always involved. Herein are some creative yurt doorway options.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/08/07/yurt-living-creative-doorway-designs/feed/ Yurt Living - Design Rules Pricing http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/25/yurt-living-design-rules-pricing/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/25/yurt-living-design-rules-pricing/#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:44:03 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/25/yurt-living-design-rules-pricing/

Climate and purpose formulate design decisions. And the design is necessary to project costs. What are yurt design options? Let’s start with basics.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/25/yurt-living-design-rules-pricing/feed/ Suey’s Scents: Awesome Aromas In Soy http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/15/sueys-scents-awesome-aromas-in-soy/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/15/sueys-scents-awesome-aromas-in-soy/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:07:11 +0000 Wenona Napolitano http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/15/sueys-scents-awesome-aromas-in-soy/ $Suey\'s Scents bath and Body products$ Suey’s Scents offers highly scented candles and bath and body products made with soy and high quality essential oils. The results are awesomely fragrant products that smell amazing.

I love Suey’s Scents because they are a small company and the products are all handmade with care about the environment. The soy is sourced from US farmers and the ingredients are as pure and natural as possible.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/15/sueys-scents-awesome-aromas-in-soy/feed/ Stinging Nettle Upholstery Fabric http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/07/stinging-nettle-upholstery-fabric/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/07/stinging-nettle-upholstery-fabric/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:44:17 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/07/stinging-nettle-upholstery-fabric/

The BCE Environmental Leadership Awards recently praised Camira Fabrics as a major innovating business for a low-carbon economy. Their Sting Plus fabrics were featured. Four years research for development was funded by UK’s government with academic and scientific input.

The BCE intention is to honor businesses that meet current commercial demands without compromising the environment for future generations. It is UK’s most prestigious environmental award to be had.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/07/stinging-nettle-upholstery-fabric/feed/ Yurt Living - Climate Comfort Part 2 http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/02/yurt-living-climate-comfort-part-2/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/02/yurt-living-climate-comfort-part-2/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:19:44 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/02/yurt-living-climate-comfort-part-2/

Let’s talk climate further. That will provide insight for add-ons necessary to achieve year-round comfort.

Yurts appear logical for my tropical climate where elements of nature aren’t so severe. Well, surprise, but no worry. Just know that maintaining yurt warmth can be an easier task than keeping cool.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/07/02/yurt-living-climate-comfort-part-2/feed/ Roof Shingles Made from Recycled Plastic and Rubber http://cleantechnica.com/2009/06/28/roof-shingles-made-from-recycled-plastic-and-rubber/ http://cleantechnica.com/2009/06/28/roof-shingles-made-from-recycled-plastic-and-rubber/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:35:13 +0000 Amiel Blajchman http://cleantechnica.com/2009/06/28/roof-shingles-made-from-recycled-plastic-and-rubber/

Now, I’m no Bob Villa, but as a new homeowner who has to replace his roof, I have been looking into environmentally friendly alternatives to either asphalt or “premium” wood. And Enviroshake definitely falls into the first category. Made primarily of reclaimed materials, Enviroshake might just be the answer.

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