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Eco Friendly Flip

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

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Popular HGTV, Discovery, and WFN Host and Designer Emmanuel Belliveau describes his renovated eco friendly Toronto house as “a labor of love for the last 12 months.” Emmanuel describes in his own Read More…

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Rammed Earth House Part 3 Completed!

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

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Watch NEXT’s third video on the building of a sustainable rammed earth house in Whistler B.C. This is the final of three videos showcasing the progress and features of this eco-friendly modern Read More…

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Eco Tots Project Table

Friday, April 9th, 2010

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Eco Tots Project Table. Take a stand for the environment (or in this case a seat). We noticed that no two toddlers sit the same way, which was the inspiration for our Project Table and Stool. Whether she sits, Read More…

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Rammed Earth House Part 2

Monday, February 15th, 2010

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Watch NEXT’s second video on the building of a sustainable rammed earth house in Whistler B.C. This is the second of three videos showcasing the progress and features of this eco-friendly modern Read More…

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The Forester-Architect

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

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Roald Gundersen, an architect who founded Gundersen Design built his first house in the forest just east of the Mississippi River using whole trees for structure and support. According to laboratory Read More…

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EcoTots on HGTV Canada’s Pure Design

Monday, October 26th, 2009

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Lori and Jason’s home is beautifully renovated from top to bottom except for one tricky space that has left them stumped. Designer Samantha Pynn transforms a kitchenn into a playroom and a nursery Read More…

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Design That Matters: One Thread Fair Trade

Monday, September 28th, 2009

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Combining social awareness with her design abilities Mayura Kona founder of One Thread Fair Trade shares with us her inspiration for creating opportunities for some of India’s most impoverished and Read More…

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Rammed Earth House Video Part 1

Monday, August 31st, 2009

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Watch NEXT’s video on the building of a sustainable rammed earth house in Whistler B.C. This is the first of three videos showcasing the progress and features of this eco-friendly modern mountain retreat! Read More…

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EcoTots Surfboard Growth Chart

Monday, August 17th, 2009

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EcoTots Surfboard Growth Chart. Catch the green wave with our surfboard growth chart. Measure your tots growth by recording his or her height within the two stripes (which are intentionally left Read More…

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A Victorian’s Green Renovation

Monday, August 17th, 2009

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A stunning eco-friendly renovation by Feldman Architecture. The owners of this Victorian home wanted to maintain its traditional feel while injecting a modern feel and making it as eco-friendly as Read More…

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