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  Bridgette Meinhold

  INTERVIEW: Artist R Nelson Parrish Talks About His Eye-Popping Bioresin Color/Fast Installation
  INHABITAT: How does the term Colorfast describe your latest show? R Nelson Parrish: The term Colorfast originally is a textile industry term derived at the beginning of the last century. It defines how a color cannot fade, wash out, or be diluted over time,
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  Andrew Michler

  INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Green Architect & Cradle to Cradle Founder William McDonough
  INHABITAT: What inspired you to write 'Cradle to Cradle' (the book) and launch the Cradle to Cradle system? William McDonough: From an early age, I was fascinated by differing attitudes towards resources. Growing up in Japan and Hong Kong, I was given my
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  Bridgette Meinhold

  INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Waterstudio’s Koen Olthuis on FLOAT!
  Photocredits: Architect Koen Olthuis - Waterstudio.NL and Pieter Kers FLOAT! is a beautiful volume that explores the world of floating architecture through historic, current, and future developments as well as the technologies behind them. Eye-catching
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  Jill Fehrenbacher

  HOW TO: Make Homemade, Healthy, Organic Popsicles To Beat the Heat!
  This summer's been one of the hottest yet, but if you're already sweating from the intense heat, you can rest easy -- I've got a sweet, refreshing treat that is sure too cool you down! Popsicles are a delightful and refreshing staple for the summer season,
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  Jill Fehrenbacher

  5 Tips to Make Your Home Safe, Green & Healthy from Zem Joaquin
  You've all heard the tired mantras about changing your lightbulbs and recycling at home in order to save the planet - are you yawning yet? Many consumers think that going green is a gesture of self-sacrifice that often comes at great expense and inconvenience
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  Jill Fehrenbacher

  5 Tips to Green Your Home From Organic Architect Eric Corey Freed
  TweetShare on Tumblr Email TIP 1: Wrap Your Home in Insulation – “The More, The Better!” Proper insulation is probably the most important factor you can control in creating an energy-efficient home. I always say insulation is like chocolate, the more you have, the better! On average, ½ of your home’s heating and cooling will [...]
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  Kestrel Jenkins

  5 Tips for a Green Home Remodel from Eco Architect Sarah Susanka
  While conjuring up comfort in the home seems like a basic principle, it’s a far more complex process for architect & remodeling guru Sarah Susanka, who believes that comfort can significantly influence the sustainability of your personal abode. With
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  Diane Pham

  5 Tips to Cut Your Electricity Bill With Energy Efficiency Expert David Johnston
  Cutting back on your energy usage is one of the best ways to bring down your electricity bill. But did you know that making simple changes to not just your wattage consumption but the way your home retains and expels air can dramatically transform the way
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  Yuka Yoneda

  VIDEO: Inhabitat Lighting Makeover – Inhabitots Editor Julie Seguss Gets a Money-Saving Light Bulb Overhaul
  TweetShare on Tumblr EmailIf you read our enlightening “how to switch to LED bulbs” tutorial, you’ve hopefully already seen how much money and energy you can save by replacing your incandescent bulbs, but we wanted to make it even clearer how easy and effective a home light bulb makeover can be. We headed over to [...]
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  Yuka Yoneda

  6 Natural Hangover Remedies to Cure What Ails Ya on New Year’s Day
  BANANAS You might have heard that bananas are favored by athletes because they contain potassium and it's that same reason that makes them great hangover cures. When you're hungover, your body has lost a lot of potassium that needs to be replenished, so eating
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  Jill Fehrenbacher

  HOW TO: Green Your Christmas Tree
  Christmas trees are one of the most enjoyable traditions of the holiday season, and there are lots of easy ways to go green with your Christmas tree: from using living potted Christmas trees, to recycled cardboard trees, to buying LED Xmas lights. After
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  Jill Fehrenbacher

  HOW TO: Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit
  Avocados are one of the wonderful fruits of summer. High in nutrition and flavor, nothing signals the start of summer like a zesty lime guacamole dip with tortilla chips. The next time you’re making guacamole or slicing an avocado for a salad, try saving
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