September, 2008

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Building Green: Home Design and Construction Seminar
On September 24, join Steve Glenn, founder and CEO of LivingHomes, at this engaging seminar hosted by Califoria State University, Long Beach. This seminar is designed to address the emerging trend of developing healthier and smarter homes by defining effective ways to utilize materials, energy, and water usage. Classes also being offered on October 29 and December 3. Click here to read more.
LivingHomes Fall Contest kieran
LivingHomes would like to get your feedback on some of the work we're doing. Take our online survey and enter for a chance to win one of two books: one signed by LivingHomes architect Ray Kappe, the other by Steven Kieran and James Timberlake.
Click here to take the survey
LivingHomes In the Newskieran
Last month LivingHomes was featured on the Travel Channel's Extreme Ways to Go Green and CNN.com. To view the CNN video, click here. To view the Travel Channel story, click here.

LivingHomes in Print
LivingHomes has been featured in a number of books that are now available in a LivingHomes online bookstore at Amazon.com. Visit by clicking here.
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LivingHomes Sustainable Tips of the Month
1. Let it Rain!
kieran You can reduce the amount of storm water running off of your property with a rain barrel. Save water, power and help reduce storm drain pollution.
Click here to read more.

2. Grow Plants. Who knew ykieranour green thumb could help your lungs? Research shows that houseplants (particulary tropical plants) can be surprisingly effective in eliminating VOCs (volatile organic compound) from indoor air.Click here to read more.

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3. Stop Using Toxic Windshield Wiper Fluid. Most people are unaware that windshield wiper fluid contains toxic chemicals. In freezing temperatures the fluid can be necessary. However in western states and during warmer months, water with a mix of a natural cleaning product is a great alternative. Click here to read more.

Still Happening... kieran
Don't miss LivingHomes architects KieranTimberlake Associates, featured as part of an exhibit on Prefab at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Click here to read more. .


For more sustainable life tips, visit the LivingHomes Blog by clicking here.

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