Allen Brown

Allen Brown is a freelance writer with a passion for the environment. He writes on topics related to renovation, homes, and energy savings. When he's not writing, he keeps himself busy working on his house, running, or playing golf.

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Avoid These Mistakes When Designing a New House

When you’re designing a new house, it’s important to take your eco-friendly options into account. If you make some common mistakes, you could wind up building a home that’s not very green at all. In this blog post, we’ll discuss […]

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8 Surprising Benefits of Straw Bale Construction

If you’re looking for a greener, more sustainable way to build your home, straw bale construction may be the answer for you. There are many benefits to using this type of construction, including reducing energy consumption, improving insulation values and

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10 Eco-Friendly Home Renovation Ideas

Eco-friendly renovations offer a lot of benefits aside from the typical reasons for doing a renovation. They reduce your utility bills, they save you money in the long run, they benefit our environment by reducing your home’s carbon emissions and

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Tips for Designing a Green Library

Libraries are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact, and many are looking for ways to make their buildings more sustainable. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, there are several steps library administrators can take to green up their

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