Ecotectonics Sustainable Design/Build

Energy Saving Tip:
Most infiltration takes place as warm air rises and flows out openings high in the house, pulling cold air in through leaks low in the house. These leaks are easiest to find on cold days and are usually very cost effective to repair. Feel for cool drafts coming in low areas - where the sill meets the foundation, around low doors, windows and protrusions for pipes and wires. Hold something that smokes, like incense, and look for smoke being sucked out along potential openings - attic hatches, upper floor windows and electric outlets, etc. Seal all high and low openings with weather stripping, spray foam or caulk.

Do you know about all the Federal Tax Credits you can recieve for improving the energy efficiency of your home, office, or commercial space? Check it out, and give us a call. Today is a forecasted 91 degrees in Michigan and it's not even June yet! Think of all the $$ and consciousness you can gain this season and for years to come!

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency : ENERGY STAR NOTE: Tax credits that were 30% up to $1,500 EXPIRED on December 31, 2010. New tax credits were passed, but at lower levels. Summary of changes.

It's so enriching to have initiatives such as this beginning to bloom around our globe. Every step and way to re-think helps each one of us grow exponentially stronger and connected! Way to Go! Wood for Great!

Wood for Good

Exciting News for Michigan!!

LaHood coming to Detroit with major high-speed rail announcement Last month, Michigan applied for more than $560 million in funding including joining three other states as part of a joint request. Michigan officials expect the state will receive significant funding for some grants sought.

Re-Live and Re-New through Re-Purposing and Re-Thinking!!http://www.aswdetroit.org/

Architectural Salvage Warehouse of Detroit > Home Page We rely on donations from you! Donating materials to ASWD will give you a good feeling, knowing that you're recycling and saving items from going to our landfills! It will also give you a tax deduction!

We're going coast to coast and Very Excited to be invited to the ReadyMade 100 finalist dinner in New York city on May 12th! “The shopping cart is an increasingly influential staple material object within our contemporary consumer society; this project visually encourages the shift to localize material and labor sourcing and re-think your material consumption.” —Kevin Hoyt

We'll be kicking off the celebrations for Earth Day this weekend at the Beverly Hills Farmer's Market. We hope to see you there!

Beverly Hills Website - Farmers' Market The Beverly Hills Farmers' Market is a weekly outdoor certified market which provides the finest California-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, juices, breads, specialty items and more in a festive outdoor setting.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, traditionally built structures consume 40 percent of all energy and materials; 25 percent of wood harvested; 17 percent of water usage; and impacts 37 percent of ozone depletion.
That's a lot of Wasted Energy!

We're in the Los Angeles area and Excited to expand out network here. Let us help you maintain your cool this coming season of sun and heat!
Lower your energy consumption, giving your wallet, conscience, and our Earth significant savings!!

Check us out on page 3. The Shopping Cart Table was a finalist in the ReadyMade 100 contest, and will be featured in print this upcoming subscription!

ReadyMade 100 Finalists

Check out and vote on a fun project I made this summer that is currently in a ReadyMade re-use contest. Let's try to get it on the cover!

Sew Long Shopping Cart Table