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Breathable Plaster Exterior for Straw Bale Homes, from BGTV Posted by: buildinggreentv
Video duration: 108 seconds What if you could wrap your home in something as beautiful, breathable, form fitting and environmentally friendly as your own skin? You can! Watch from BGTV's informative and enlightening episode on natural plasters for today's eco-beautiful home. (And it never needs painting!) Here are some highlights. Related: building, earthen, eco-friendly, environment, exteriors, green, lime, plaster, strawbale |
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Environmental Friendly Kitchens - BuildingGreenTV Posted by: buildinggreentv
Video duration: 124 seconds In this short video, host Kevin Contreras shows us the highlight of his kitchen, a beautiful system designed by Italian manufacturer Valcucine, and takes us to the home of ecofabulous's Zem Joachim to see her favorite green kitchen item. Building Green is airing nationally on PBS affiliates and is now available on iTunes! Related: architecture, building, design, environment, green, kitchen, modern, recycle, sustainability |
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Solar Ovens: Nature-Powered Cooking Posted by: buildinggreentv
Video duration: 97 seconds Host Kevin Contreras makes chicken marsala in one of his favorite innovations, a solar oven, reminding us of yet another fun, easy yet great way to green our daily lives. Info on where to find an oven is on the BGTV website. Related: cooking, energy, energysaving, environment, green, recipe, solar, solarcooking, solarovens |
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Introduction to Living Roofs / Green Roofs - BGTV Posted by: buildinggreentv
Video duration: 129 seconds In this short video "Building Green" host Kevin Contreras visits the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, and learns about the benefits and basics of construction of living roofs from Steve Windhager, Director of the Center. Visit www.buildinggreentv. com or call your station for local PBS listings. Related: architecture, construction, design, eco, environment, greenbuilding, greenroof, home, livingroof, sustainability |
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BGTV: Landscaping and the Environment Posted by: buildinggreentv
Video duration: 128 seconds This video abstract from Season One of Building Green (airing nationally on PBS) introduces environmentally-frie ndly landscaping techniques such; we introduce permaculture concepts and give some nasty stats related to lawns Related: building, design, eco, environment, garden, gardening, green, greenbuilding, landscaping, lawns, permaculture, yards |
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Removing and Disposing of Old Carpet Posted by: buildinggreentv
Video duration: 139 seconds Start living greener right away by following these easy steps on disposing of old carpets - then look for our show "Building Green" on a PBS station in your area (check our website for listings) Related: building, carpet, decorating, design, environment, green, greenbuilding |
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Intro to "green"/eco-friendly paints Posted by: buildinggreentv
Video duration: 144 seconds In this video abstract from Season One of PBS television show "Building Green," host Kevin Contreras explores the basics of environmentally-frie ndly paints and notable (especially green) brands Related: architecture, construction, design, diy, eco, environment, green, greenbuilding, health, home, paint, sustainability |
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BuildingGreenTV: Natural Light Posted by: buildinggreentv
Video duration: 111 seconds Kevin shows us how he incorporated natural light strategies and techniques into the building of his straw bale home; a look at Solatubes natural lighting solutions. Abstract of "Building Green," season one, airing on PBS affiliates nationally Related: architecture, design, eco, environment, green, greenbuilding, health, home, light, lighting, natural, style |
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Greener Foundations & Flooring, Fly Ash Cement Posted by: buildinggreentv
Video duration: 100 seconds What's the foundation of a green dream staw bale home? Watch this episode and find out. It's all about discovering a world of options and eco-friendly innovations so that you, too, can break ground lay the cornerstone on better living through green building. Related: building, concrete, floor, flooring, flyash, foundation, green, heat, heating, radiant |
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Beautiful Windows & Doors the Green Way, from BGTV Posted by: buildinggreentv
Video duration: 96 seconds In this episode, Kevin shares the secret to finding beautiful doors and windows that not only increase the overall comfort of your home, but that use precious natural resources like wood and energy responsibly. Learn the virtues of reclaimed jar harwood, double paned glass and natural cleaning products like orange oil as you discover healthy building choices for you and the planet. Related: doors, energy, green, reclaimedhardwood, recycling, windows, wood |
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Get Ready for Building Green! PBS Promo Posted by: buildinggreentv
Video duration: 32 seconds Join Kevin Contreras, host of Building Green TV, a new lifestyle series set to air on PBS(check local listings). DIY choices and changes anyone can make at home for eco-friendlier living. Related: building, carbon, climate, eco-friendly, environment, green, greenliving, pbs, tv |
