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An ecohouse (or eco home) is an environmentally low-impact home designed and built using materials and technology that reduces its carbon footprint and lowers its energy needs.
This includes:
Glass that has two or three layers with gas in between to prevent heat loss
Solar panels
Geothermal heating and growing plants on the roof to regulate temperature, quieten the house, and to produce oxygen
A wind turbine for when there is wind, and a battery if not
Eco Home Studio
Jan Robinson Interiors
14 December 2018
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Video
Take a look at our latest advertisement on Channel 13!
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Jan Robinson Interiors: Eco Style
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle is a little easier—and a lot more stylish–thanks to Portland’s Jan Robinson Interiors. As an interior designer, Jan Robinson has been transforming spaces and providing decorating guidance for 23 years. Recently, in addition to her design … Continue reading →
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Design Daytrip
I head off-peninsula to explore this one-stop design collaborative on Forest Avenue. At Distinctive Tile, I find a beautifully laid-out showroom of tile in every imaginable material: marble, granite, glass, porcelain (I love a limestone Vestige Ash Chevron pattern from … Continue reading →
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Space Makers
Jan Robinson has been painting and drawing for most of her life. She approaches design the same way she approaches painting: by creating a composition that has visual appeal and is comfortable for the people who live in it. As … Continue reading →
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Expert Conversations: Jan Robinson of Jan Robinson Interiors
After more than 20 years as an interior designer, Jan Robinson recently opened Jan Robinson Interiors; a showroom featuring eco-friendly and affordable furniture and home decor for the public. Jan has joined us this month to tell us all about … Continue reading →
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Ecology Center
Ecology Center
14 December 2018
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Riled Up About Climate Change? Take Action Locally
On September 8th, over 250,000 people on all 7 continents stepped up to demand tangible, real action on climate change from their elected officials. Hundreds of frontline communities led the way, building momentum and urgency for this fight. On November… Read more »
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Breathing Safely in Smoky Times
Climate change is here, in the form of wildfires ravaging around the state and hazardous air quality where the smoke drifts. To locate where fires are burning, visit the CAL FIRE website. It’s vital to protect your health now and… Read more »
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Zero Waste Tips, Tricks, and Treats for Halloween
photo by James Callan Halloween and The Day of Dead are holidays celebrated by families and children around the world, but the plastic trash created for the festivities can be totally terrifying. Have no fear, the Ecology Center collaborated with… Read more »
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Press Release: Berkeley Farm Stand Debuts at New Downtown Berkeley Plaza
[Berkeley, CA] Starting October 22nd, the Ecology Center will operate a farm stand at the new BART Plaza in downtown Berkeley, offering fresh produce to the public year round, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 -7:00 pm. The Berkeley Farm Stand’s… Read more »
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Ask the EcoTeam: My New Carpet is Off-Gassing!
Fall 2018 Update: The original version of this post, first published in 2010, has been one of the most popular pages on our site for almost a decade. We’re updating it now with some new information, but perhaps the most… Read more »
Fresh Inspiration For Your Home
Freshome.com - Interior Design & Architecture Magazine
14 December 2018
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Six-Bedroom Residence in Canada Opens Up to Gorgeous Views
The Vallée du Parc Residence is a reinterpretation of the works of Frank Lloyd Wright. The six-bedroom residence’s ground-floor plan sits in close relationship with the surroundings. Located in Mauricie, Québec region, Canada, the project opens up to the neighboring valley. This is because of its numerous terraces. “From a distance, the eye is attracted […]
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The Freshome Dream Bedroom
Imagine dreaming in your dream bedroom. At Freshome, we spend a lot of time thinking about exactly that. Because we’re obsessed with design and decor, each person on our team has spent time, energy and – yes – even money creating the ultimate bedroom for each of our personal tastes. And while all of our […]
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5 Smart Design Hacks for Hiding Ugly AC Vents
If you’re working on a room’s design, that last thing you may think about is an ugly AC vent or other air vents. However, they can often detract from the style of the room. AC vents have a way of looking too modern for rustic or retro styles, too industrial for more whimsical artistic styles […]
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The Freshome Dream Dining Room
The dining room is such an interesting part of the home. It’s gone through a number of transformations over the years. It first served as a mark of wealth, setting apart families who could afford the extra square footage to dedicate an entire room just to eating. Then, it fell out of favor. As dinnertime […]
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How to Transform Your Home into a Winter Wonderland
Global event designer Edward Perotti has managed over 2,000 events, including social galas, ornate weddings, corporate affairs and notable events in such places as the Palace of Versailles, the Louvre, the Great Wall of China and the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul. We asked him for some ideas to help Freshome readers create the perfect winter wonderland at […]
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