By Brandolon Barnett
A conversation with Janette Moneer, President & CEO of Texas Trees Foundation on the state of Texas Trees after this summer's record drought and some of her organization's greatest accomplishments.
Nov. 7, 2011
Photos from Sustainability + Me! reception sponsored by Veev Acai Spirits.
By Holly Haber
The Net Zero Energy Home of Tomorrow shown at the State Fair of Texas this year was a fully furnished model home. It has all of the features that you might expect: solar panels, solar hot water system, LED lights, energy efficient appliances, and a smart heating and cooling system. Net Zero means that it produces as much energy as it uses.
By Brandolon Barnett
A conversation with Kelly Clemons of Deep Ellum Urban Gardens on the inspiration for the Urban Gardens project, the goals of the Deep Ellum Urban Garden, and the status of the group's fundraising efforts.
More than 83 percent of the homes built in Dallas that are LEED certified are Dallas Habitat for Humanity homes.
By Rita Cook
Dallas resident and architect Alicia Quintans knows about living green. In fact she says “I grew up on a farm so a sustainable lifestyle is very familiar. My grandparents were farmers and home-grown produce was available all year round. My family lived in a farmhouse with no central a/c and butane heaters. The house was designed to allow for air flow and we often slept on the screened porch in the summer.”
“Ecological Citizenship and Environmental Art.” - Dr. Jason Simus
By Julie Thibodeaux