Make this a summer of learning with the Austin Public Library's Talk Green To Me series. Over the next three weeks, the new Austin Central Library (in partnership with the City of Austin Office of Sustainability) will be hosting educational events all focused around the environment. They've even...
From the US Green Building Council (USGBC) Central Texas Region - Join USGBC Texas for a tour of the Austin Central Library led by Jonathan Smith of Lake Flato Architects. The new $120 million library establishes a culturally-sensitive, civic presence and community gathering space in the...
From the Sustainable Food Center - We invite you to join us at the Sustainable Food Center for a free, 1-hour tour of our 4-star rated green energy office and community space. We'll take you on a tour of our facility and gardens while sharing with...
From the US Green Building Council (USGBC) Central Texas - Come join the US Green Building Council Central Texas Region and like-minded folks working for sustainability in the built environment at the AGBG. Find out how they've attained almost zero waste in their operations! PRIVATE VIP TOUR: 6 p.m. with Owner/Brewer/Host...
From Austin Energy Green Building and the American Institute of Architects' (Austin Chapter) Committee on the Environment - Climate change is ever more increasingly impacting the frequency and intensity of natural disasters around the world. These disasters are inevitable and they leave people vulnerable for generations...
From Austin Energy Green Building - Floods, fire and drought are the most common and costly natural disasters in the United States. Texas leads the nation in severe weather and flooding events. This seminar will explore how the City of Austin addresses resiliency at the community scale and how architects...
From Austin Energy Green Building - Solar panels. Geothermal energy. Rain chains. Community gardens. Backyard chicken coops. These are the markings of some of Austin’s most eco-friendly homes… and you can explore them all during the 22nd Cool House Tour on Sunday, June 10th.The Cool House Tour is an annual self-guided tour...
Sponsored Post - from Austin Energy Green Building Solar panels. Geothermal energy. Rain chains. Community gardens. Backyard chicken coops. These are the markings of some of Austin's most eco-friendly homes...
The eco-friendly home improvement store, TreeHouse, is closing its Austin location. Here's the notice TreeHouse posted on its website: "After two successful openings in Dallas and Plano, TreeHouse has made the difficult decision to close our Austin location. The Austin store has been invaluable for operational learnings, but is not in an...
From TreeHouse - The only thing you should be smelling in your kitchen is your food! Finding finishes that aren't toxic, but ARE durable can be a challenge with kitchen surfaces. What's the best paint for your kitchen? What's the best finish for your countertop or...