North Texas Sustainable Showcase reveals industry trends that are making buildings healthier - Part 1 of 2
This is the first of a two-part series on the North Texas Sustainable Showcase held in recently in Dallas.
By Dave Pennington
Architecture / Design / Landscape
Dallas-Fort Worth entrepreneurs turn to Kickstarter to help fund green projects
• A vegan bakery, an urban farmstead and a recycling bin are some of the green projects North Texans have sought backing for on Kickstarter.com.
By Julie Thibodeaux
Sisters Elizabeth “Sissy” Bingham and Lynn Reagan share talent for eco-mosaic art
By Rita Cook
Artists Elizabeth "Sissy" Bingham and Lynn Reagan of the Rockin AB Artists Studio got started on their eco-friendly artist quest as mosaic artists about 10 years ago.
“We started taking mosaic classes at the Creative Art Center and found our niche,” said Bingham.
Weekend Green: Trinity River Audubon hosts Dollar Days • Texas Discovery Gardens Open Late on the Fourth • Astronomy Night Hike at Connemara Meadow
By Julie Thibodeaux
We found some cheap deals this week that’ll motivate you to leave the comfort of your AC to get outdoors and explore nature. You might even be lured to venture out on a Sunday after dark to view the night sky.
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Fort Worth kicks off xeriscaping contest during the dog days of summer
• The inaugural EcoScape contest is open to residents of Fort Worth and almost 30 surrounding communities. Deadline to enter is Aug. 16.
By Julie Thibodeaux
Artist Cynthia Daniel recycles metal for her craft
• Old satellite dishes and license plates inspire whimsical designs
By Rita Cook
East Dallas resident Cynthia Daniel says she started out creating her art with used metal because it was less expensive than buying new metal, but now it is her material of choice.
BRIT's gardens grow wild during long hot summer
BRIT’s parking lot gardens are sporting a natural look these days. Photos by Karl Thibodeaux.
June 21, 2013
Fort Worth artist Helen Altman’s show reflects love of nature
June 14, 2013
Fort Worth artist Helen Altman spends a lot of time thinking about nature and animals. Her environmental focus is reflected in her artwork, which is valued by collectors from San Diego to New York City.
Top 10 Steps to Cutting Your Energy Costs in Half
Oct. 6, 2013
At a recent meeting of The North Texas Renewable Energy Group (NTREG), energy savings advocate Bill Neukranz presented a talk on the "Top Ten Steps to Cut Energy Costs in Half."