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The Sun & Earth Cumulative Savings Calculator is an Excel spreadsheet that calculates the difference in home ownership costs for an ene...

This is a short series of articles on cooling buildings in the Southwest, both for selection and proper installation in new construction an...

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When you begin considering a new home in Las Cruces, New Mexico you will spend some time comparing the available options in our area. There...

With a conventional 2 x 6 wall, you get a nominal R-19 rating, but the effective R-value is usually only a little over ½ of that due to...

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized sustainability achievement symbol. It is the most widely...

The wholesale price of propane increased at 3.8% per year from 1990 – 1999. That is the lowest annual increase we are likely to see giv...

By Bethany Conway, The Las Cruces Bulletin It is not hard to see why those coming from the big city find Talavera so tranquil. For S...

Remodeling your home can be a great way so you can implement a new design style. There are lots of different options and ways to remodel you...

The Sun & Earth Cumulative Savings Calculator is an Excel spreadsheet that calculates the difference in home ownership costs for an ene...

This is a short series of articles on cooling buildings in the Southwest, both for selection and proper installation in new construction an...

With a conventional 2 x 6 wall, you get a nominal R-19 rating, but the effective R-value is usually only a little over ½ of that due to...

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized sustainability achievement symbol. It is the most widely...

The wholesale price of propane increased at 3.8% per year from 1990 – 1999. That is the lowest annual increase we are likely to see giv...

A green building is any building that is sited, designed, constructed, operated, and maintained for the health and well-being of the oc...

The Foundation We offer post-tensioned concrete, using fly ash as an additive material to concrete. Find out more about ...

Adobe Homes Jeanette Harris is a freelance writer, realtor, and lover of interesting houses. Her article appeared in Southwest H...

This is a short series of articles on cooling buildings in the Southwest, both for selection and proper installation in new construction an...

Las Cruces, New Mexico Las Cruces is located in a high desert climate. The weather is characterized by low humidity and abundant sun...

Adobe Homes Jeanette Harris is a freelance writer, realtor, and lover of interesting houses. Her article appeared in Southwest H...

It took one man’s special needs, one woman’s special imagination, one family’s determination to pitch in and one craftsman’s ability to...

Don and Beatriz Rudisill reach for the highest level of LEED certification By Bethany Conway, The Las Cruces BulletinEditor’s note: ...

Sun & Earth lays the building blocks of energy efficiency By Jonathan Butz, The Las Cruces BulletinEveryone seems to be endorsin...

By Bethany Conway, The Las Cruces Bulletin It is not hard to see why those coming from the big city find Talavera so tranquil. For S...

Sun-News, August 2004 The walls are the largest surface area in a room, yet they are often overlooked in favor of furnishings, acces...

Post-tensioning is a method of reinforcing (strengthening) concrete or other materials with high-strength steel strands or bars, typica...

This article is about using fly ash to improve the quality of concrete while reducing its environmental impact. We are all concerned ab...

Metal roofs add energy efficiency and a reflective surface when natural metal or light colors are selected. They can enhance the look o...

Why should we do anything about sustainability? The answer in all cases is to ensure a decent, secure, healthy life for all species...

Tangibles -Economics A more sustainable building is a better investment for many reasons. It will cost less to own and operate wh...