Green Tip Guy: Give a green gift for Valentine's Day
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Architecture / Design / Landscape
Year in Review: How green was North Texas in 2015?
Monarchs were a hot topic for Green Source DFW readers with stories about monarchs among the most popular of 2015. And monarch enthusiasts here and around the state were thrilled to hear that the National Wildlife Federation appointed Grace Barnett as Texas first' Monarch Czar.
Regional plan on track to connect Dallas to Fort Worth by trail
North Texas cities have long been connected by highway and rail line but city leaders are saying the end is in sight for a continuous biking and pedestrian trail connecting Dallas and Fort Worth.
Dallas architect Gary Olp garners top honor in green building industry
Gary Olp, an architect who established his environmentally minded firm in Dallas in 1987, was named a 2015 LEED Fellow.
Dec. 1, 2015
IKEA’s second North Texas store to boast its signature green features
The Grand Prairie IKEA opens Dec. 13, 2017.
Nov. 2, 2015
IKEA recently announced it was opening a second store in North Texas and according to a company spokesperson, the super-sized housewares and furniture outlet will be as green as its other Texas venues.
The company founded in Sweden in 1943 has become known for its simple eco-friendly minimalist style and has a long-term goal to power all of its facilities using 100 percent renewable energy.
QTS achieves Gold LEED certification for renovated semiconductor facility in Irving
QTS achieves LEED Gold certification for its sustainable renovation of a former semiconductor facility in Irving. The 700,000-square-foot Dallas-Fort Worth data center showcases sustainable features, emphasizing recycled materials, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly design. As part of a 54-acre campus, the project reflects QTS’s commitment to environmental stewardship and green initiatives.
National cohousing expert to speak in Dallas
Above, White Rock Crossing in Dallas is being built cohousing-style, with homes facing each other across a courtyard. Courtesy of White Rock Crossing.
Sept. 7, 2015
Fort Worth company upcycles old pallets into green building material
PalletSmart in Fort Worth makes furniture, home decor and custom projects out of repurposed pallets and other reclaimed material. Photos courtesy of PalletSmart.
Sept. 2, 2015
Local experts say plant native milkweed for monarchs arriving in October
According to the National Wildlife Federation, there are dozens of milkweed species native to the United States, some of which are highly endangered. For monarch butterflies, these are must-have plants because monarchs will only lay their eggs on milkweeds. Above, monarchs feast on native milkweeds. Courtesy of National Wildlife Federation
Aug. 24, 2015