What makes a house “green”?ANSWER: There are many ways to define a “green” house, but they all come down to three basic factors: they are good for the environment, they are good for people,...
There is no single blueprint for having a smart, automated home that’s also environmentally friendly. But the good news is the two usually complement each another, especially when it comes to energy efficiency and temperature...
"We are an outdoor lifestyle community that is fortunate to have one of the most naturally scenic pieces of property you’ll ever come across,” says Director of Communications, John McIntosh. “Being ecologically responsible was never...
When Mercer Reynolds built his lodge at “Linger Longer,” his family’s hunting and fishing retreat in Georgia’s Oconee River Valley, he designed a hydro-electric generator to power it. That was “green” 75 years ago.Today, Georgia...
Our goal is simple: help reduce our footprint on the planet by encouraging homes that are energy efficient, make use of renewable resources, use healthy building materials and adhere to established green building rating systems....
Location—Where you build is the first step in going green. Taking advantage of how your home orients to the sun and the shade helps determine how much energy you will save on cooling and...
Building green may be a comparatively new movement, but at Reynolds Plantation the basics of sustainable design have been part of its heritage for nearly a century.
With final designs complete and construction...
LINKS Green Houses are required to meet the established criteria for a recognized rating system of their choice. (In addition to the national programs, there are some regional and state green rating systems that do...
If ever there was a sport that cherished its natural environs, clung to its legacy and fretted about its future, it is golf. We play to be outdoors; we follow longstanding traditions; we pass our...
Green Home
Pavers: Permit rainwater to seep between blocks and back into the ground where it is naturally filtered and recharges the water table, instead of running off into the stormwater system. Also help...
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