In the competitive and evolving hospitality industry, hotels are always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to offer a memorable experience to their guests. One such emerging trend in hospitality décor is the integration of living walls into hotel design. These lush vertical gardens are not only aesthetically pleasing but also offer a […]
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Living walls are a captivating way to liven up any part of your home or business establishment with biophilic design. However, if you have ample space to choose between an indoor and outdoor living wall, it can be a difficult choice to make as both offer their own allure. Here are some unique advantages of
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Gennaro Brooks-Church is a mastermind when it comes to sustainable building and environmental justice. His zeal for building eco-friendly and sustainable homes inspired him to create the Eco Show House in Brooklyn, New York. This one-of-a-kind house is a living laboratory that showcases state-of-the-art sustainable building practices and innovative technology. Gennaro designed the Eco Show House to encourage others to adopt sustainable
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Here are the basics of green wall benefits. As NY green wall installers this is the list of items we tell people who are considering a living wall. Each one of these items could be a blog post in itself, but that’s for a different time. For now here they are short and sweet. Reduced
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Most people would agree that green building is a desirable thing. But sometimes it isn’t so clear. Ethics, even with something as virtuous as green building, can get murky fast. Join us this Tuesday May 13, 2014 for a USGBC Urban Green talk by Gennaro Brooks-Church where he will discuss these topics.
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If you are new to green building and wondering where to get started here is a simple primer on the basic elements of what makes a building green, and what you can do to help. Check it out here.
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In the spirit of awards season, we’re pleased to announce that our green building Instagram account has been awarded an Instagrammy! Improvement Center evaluated the top ten home contractors to follow and we’ve been recognized for having the best urban space remodels. Our feed features images from our Manhattan and Brooklyn ecological construction projects including gardens, green roofs,
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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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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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Eco Brooklyn’s latest project was developed for our client in Williamsburg. The client was looking to renovate their distressed backyard and create a beautiful space to sit and relax. We first develop a design and render it for the clients approval. This deck is perfect for small gatherings, allows access to the yard, and
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