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Eco Chic: Previously Developed Land
No one will tell you that building a new home rather than purchasing one that already exists is environmentally friendly — even if you use salvaged materials. So, if you're considering building a new home, find a lot that's previously been built on. Previously developed land (PDL) that is vacant or unused is a wasted resource.
Casa Verde: World's Greenest Building to Go Up in Paris
Skidmore Owings & Merrill, the architects behind New York's Freedom Tower (on the site of the former World Trade Center), has announced plans to construct the world's greenest building in the city architecturally known for the Eiffel Tower. The proposed building will house offices as well as up to 5,000 people, and is to be built in the run-down area of Gennevilliers in the outskirts of Paris. It is being dubbed "Energy Plus" because, project partner Marc Eisenberg says, "It will be the first building in the world to be 'energy plus' and carbon zero."
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A Meal Plan For Building Muscle
For this week's Get Fit For 2010 challenge, I'm asking you to keep a food journal. Tracking what you eat is a great way to lose or maintain weight, as well as make sure you're getting enough of all the good stuff you need to function through the day. I've decided to combine this week's challenge with my New Year's resolution to increase my strength and endurance by eating this meal plan of muscle-building foods.
5 Things About Building Stronger Bones
Many of us tend to think about bone health as an issue for our mothers or grandmothers, but the way we treat our bodies now affects bone strength later. There are a number of culprits when it comes to low bone density, but the good news is there are things you can do to prevent bone loss. Fitness magazine got the lowdown on bone health from several experts.
The Greenest Building in the World
As if I didn't have enough reason to be proud of my home state of Wisconsin—it's also now home to the greenest building in the world.
The Aldo Leopold Legacy Center has received Platinum LEED Certification, the highest possible recognition for green buildings in the United States. Following a rigorous assessment, LEED awarded the Legacy Center 61 points, more than any other building yet rated in the world.
Oh Snap! Kylie Minogue Lights Up Empire State Building
Kylie Minogue lends her megawatt smile during a lighting of the Empire State Building in honor of the Coty-DKMS Linked Against Leukemia partnership yesterday in New York City.
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Get it Up, Your Heart Rate That Is: Build it Up Treadmill Run
Don't get scared by the title, this is not some crazy cardio workout that involves getting off the treadmill and actually building something. The term "build it up" is more of a metaphor for how you progress as the time moves along. Basically you run one minute then rest, you run two minutes then rest, you run three minutes then rest and so on.
Build-A-Bear: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?
When it comes to stuffing bears, bunnies, and all the other plush toys ready for the making at Build-A-Bear workshops, parents seem to have strong opinions. They either are all for introducing the creative process to their kids or they won't even step foot in the store. We can tell where Tom and Suri Cruise stand on the issue, so which camp do you fall into?
How Old Is Your House or Building?
Some people love living in old houses and apartment buildings, while others enjoy the ease of newer constructions. Do you live in a modern house or an older building?
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How Old Is Your House or Building?
Forget Breathing In the Fumes; Just Being Near a Smoker Is Bad
Smoking is a bad habit and a serious health risk. It's dangerous even if you're not a smoker: 3,000 nonsmokers die in the US every year due to complications arising from secondhand smoke. Things aren't looking better for us nonsmokers either.
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