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The Ins And Outs of Green Wall Installation and Maintenance

Living walls оr green walls аrе bеаutіful structures thаt аllоw рlаntѕ to bе grоwn vеrtісаllу bоth іnѕіdе and out. Whіlе thеrе аrе mаnу dіffеrеnt ѕуѕtеmѕ and рrоduсtѕ out in thе mаrkеt today, оnlу a handful аrе trulу designed fоr lоng-tеrm plant grоwth and health. As living wall installers we are constantly researching the best way …

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Renewable Energy Plan for New York

Let’s convert New York State’s energy infrastructure into something more sustainable. It’s a simple concept, with a multitude of benefits.  Converting to renewable energy will stabilize costs of energy and  produce jobs while reducing health and climate damage and overall improving the quality of life. A recent study by Mark Z. Jacobson et al. finds …

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Upcycled Shipping Container: Windows

Sustainable architecture and passive building designs are swiftly increasing in popularity and as a NY green contractor we have been busy developing creative and sustainable structures in Brooklyn, NY. Our current project is a two story studio and office space built from 5 recycled shipping containers. A more comprehensive post will be added regarding the …

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Exterior Shades – The Anti-Heat Wave of the Future

Temperature has assuredly become a hot topic in offices throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan during the recent heat wave. Eco Brooklyn’s office is no exception to the heat. However, we have a unique approach to the problem. Passive housing has been a cornerstone of environmental design since the ancient Greeks and Romans (check out this article …

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