Green Living
Green Apartment Construction Blossoming, Yet Renter Survey Shows $560 Rent Premium is 5 Times Higher than Most Would Pay
Study highlights: The number of new green-certified apartments expected to rise by 32% in 2016, exceeding 59,000 units by the…
Experience Seattle’s Best at Circa Green Lake Apartments
From adventurer to workaholic, the city of Seattle has something for everyone. Home to a multitude of globally recognized brands, it’s no wonder…
Best Rental Finds in Austin, TX: Live a Green(belt) Life and Save on Rent
The fastest growing of the largest 50 U.S. cities, Austin has become the center of a new high-tech area —…
3 green tips for a healthy lifestyle
Green living should be a top priority for all of us. Considering there are so many things out there we…
Lower your utility bill – Part III
We’ve been telling you about easy ways to care for your budget and the environment (Part 1 and Part 2),…
Lower utility bills through energy conservation tips – Part II
Perhaps our first article on energy conservation added a few bucks to your bank account and want to find out…
Lower your utility bill – Part 1
Simple conservation measures can lower your utility bills, while increasing the comfort of your apartment. Follow a few simple steps…
Beat the heat in your apartment
For those who failed earth science in first grade, heat is generated from exposure to sunlight, which comes from that…
Summer green tips for your home
Did you know you can increase your home’s energy performance while going green? And it’s not rocket science either. Simple…
Meet the greenest members of the South Loop community
Caring about the environment and being eco-savvy is no longer just about recycling and hybrid cars. Reducing our carbon footprint…
3 Ways to go green in 2013
You don’t have to grow dreadlocks, stop using deodorant or go vegan all of a sudden to reap the benefits…
Energy and water-saving tips for renters
You may not own your home, but turning it into a more comfortable retreat for you and your family…
The Greenest Street in America is in Chicago
For more than 175 years, ‘City in a Garden’ has been Chicago’s motto, a suggestive phrase denoting the city’s commitment…
Chicago neighborhoods go green
In the aftermath of a disturbing housing crisis and years of population decline, Chicago is slowly regaining its strength and…
What are San Francisco’s greenest buildings?
Wondering where to find the greenest buildings in San Francisco? The city is hosting an international conference on environmentally-friendly construction…
Grow delicious herbs for savory meals at home
How would you feel about growing your own garden? A constant supply of fresh spices to add flavor to your…
Going green helps the whole community, study finds
Philadelphia’s urban green spaces were used as test cases for a new study which shows that turning vacant lots into…
Americans adopting green energy ideas
A new poll gives us some telling tidbits about how Americans are incorporating green energy practices into their own lives…
Do you have any control over your utility bill?
Bills, bills, bills. You may have little control over your monthly rent or your deposit, but you may be surprised…
