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Green Living Design That You Can Adopt

Interior Design is the single best experience in my life that has allowed me to experience fantastic creative energy each and every day.  I must admit, however, that the move towards “Green Living Design” sometimes has me pulling my hair out. 

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve written many an article about the coming boon in Green Living Design and how we, as Designers, must be at the forefront of the movement.  With that being said, I find that many of my clients often look at me with that “Deer in the headlight” look when I even casually mention the Green aspect of a Design element for their new home or addition. 

It is not that most folks don’t care; They do.  It is that most feel that they are being handed a bill of goods because something is trendy or fashionable at the moment and can not have any direct implications on their lives in the present.  “Going Green” is something that the Hollywood crowd does, not the average consumer. 

That used to be true and, yes, in some quarters of “Green Design, ” it still is.  However, I have found that there are common elements that, if mentioned correctly, everybody can get behind from a Green standpoint.

So, what are the basic elements of some solid Green Living Design that most can see using in their lives?  I will touch on four that if you are remodeling or building, can be done in that part of the design; Heating/Air units, HVAC, Wall design, Insulation elements and, finally, Door and Window design elements.

There has been an emergence of systems that use a “Forced Air” feature known as radiant space heaters.  Many builders like the aspect of forced heating in that it eliminates a huge chunk of the duct work that must be used in a home design.  Some builders, and many fire departments, like the aspect of a lower amount of duct work as it sometimes can aid in the spread of fires in a home.

Wall design has become something of interest, as of late, with the rising cost in energy prices.  A lot of builders are liking the idea of walls that are a bit thicker in an exterior build.  Many are looking at 12-inch-thick exterior walls with a high R value, which is the rating given a substance’s thermal resistance.  That gives you better energy values, and combined with better Green materials that go inside the walls, this could save a homeowner substantial money in overall energy cost.

Insulation elements continue to increase in the “Green” factor with some great cellulose insulation options available to consumers.  Some of these ratings are as high as R-60, in some cases, and can greatly reduce the cost of running your home when it comes to energy.

Finally, doors and windows.  This category is the one that seems to get the lease resistance from homeowners looking at new design elements.  It seems that the industry has really taken the lead in this category by just explaining to the consumer, in terms that make total sense, that these design features can and will save them money.  It seems that most homeowners have had a face-to-face confrontation with the dastardly windows and doors in their homes and immediately “Get it” when it comes to dealing with them. Still, some of the better energy saving features come at a price and can make many a home owner grimace when handed the bill.

So, there you are.  Four design elements that are loaded with “Green Value,” as I like to call it.   Excellent ways to be a little more conscious about the environment in any Interior Design elements that you are considering and  will help you move towards that ever elusive Green Living Design.

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In today’s world it is extremely hard to live the Christian life that God wants us to live. You have too much stuff to tempt you away from the Lord’s will and into Satan’s hand. With all the trouble I decided to help out everyone by writing an article on what we are expected to do as a Christian.

I will not quote Bible reference due to the fact that there may be some that don’t like to hear them.

The first thing we must do as Christians is to follow God’s laws and decrees with all of our heart and soul. By doing this we are ensuring a spot in Heaven with Jesus, and helping to rid us of evil. We must also ask for forgiveness every time we break a rule, commandment, or sin against God.

We must stay faithful to our Lord, and have the courage to stand up for what is right. We must rid ourselves of sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, greed, idolatry, anger, rage, malice, slander, lying, and filthy language. We must do this so that we can let God’s Word dwell in our hearts.

We need to fill ourselves with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, self-control, and charity. If you can fill yourselves with these principals, following the laws will come exceptionally easier. We must show the kindness of Christ, even to our enemies. Devote yourself to prayer.

We must not conform to the ways of the world; we must instead transform ourselves by renewing our mind by conforming to God’s Will. God is the only judge of mankind, therefore we should not judge anybody, because we all sin.

We must acknowledge and serve God in all thoughts and actions. We must follow through with what He and the Holy Spirit tells us to do. We must spread the Word of God to all corners of the Earth, so that all may know God’s plan for us all and give them a chance for salvation. We must remember when the world seems like it’s winning, our reward shall come when Jesus comes back to Earth, and that our reward will make up for everything.

The last thing to keep in mind is that it easier to spread the Word when you can find a common link with the people but without finding yourself in sin. Confrontational Converting goes completely against what the Bible preaches to us, and just adds fuel to anger.

I never said that living the Christian Life was easy, but remember what reward came out of something easy. Well I hope that this gave you all a better understanding of the life to lead.

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