What Exactly Is A Heat Pump? Traditionally, homes use a furnace for heating and an air conditioning unit for cooling. A heat pump works as both a heating and cooling system for your home. It does not burn fossil fuels…
How Do Induction Stoves Work? Induction stoves are a type of cooking equipment that utilizes electromagnetic fields to heat pots and pans directly, rather than heating the stove surface and then transferring the heat to the cookware. This unique cooking…
What Are Living Walls? Living walls, also known as green walls or vertical gardens, are walls that are covered in vegetation, typically in a pattern of vertical panels. They can be constructed on the exterior or interior of a building…
Lauren Collier has become the first real estate broker in Colorado Springs to earn the Living Future Accreditation. Living Future Accreditation (LFA) is the professional credential earned through the International Living Future Institute that recognizes proficiency in the world’s most…
Colorado Springs, CO, December 9, 2022 What is LEED? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Green design and innovation are growing fields worldwide. The LEED certification…
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – October 21, 2022 Solar panels are becoming a more frequent sight atop the roofs of residential homes. As climate change brings higher temperatures, more folks are looking towards renewable energy—and a decrease in energy bills. Solar…
We spend a lot of time inside our homes: cooking, eating, sleeping, playing, relaxing, etc. During that time, we are breathing inside air which contains allergens and pollutants. The quality of the air inside our homes effects our health and…
The word ‘xeriscape’ was coined in 1981 by Denver Water. They combined the words ‘landscape’ and the Greek word for dry (xeros) to name the concept of landscaping that combines native plants and low water usage. Xeriscape is based on…
