A new company MassInnovation is renovating abandoned mills and turning them into sustainable lofts! This one, Monarch on the Merrimack, boasts the largest geothermal heating system in North America.
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Eco-Luxury in Lawrence, MA

Eco Kitchen Renovations Revolution
Its the age old debate to why people will not buy “green” and that is, it costs too much! Well that is starting to not be the case as we see larger corporations adopting eco-friendly products and an overall consumer acceptance on the rise. It seems to me that there is no reason why buying eco-friendly products will just be a fad, but become the normal standard. With that being said, allot of people buy those old fixer’ upper’ kinda places, my parents included, and there is allot you can do to make your renovation a green one.
Good source for quality LED and CFL bulbs
Recommendation for buying energy efficient lighting online. Site provides color, temperature and true lumens ratings.Â
Wind power for brownstones
Some very cool options for supplementing power generation for a New York City brownstone. 4 options presented for 500w - 3Kw wind turbines.
Wind Power for NYC brownstone
Some great new design options for residential wind turbines in New York City. Will be mounted on historic brownstone as a supplement to Solar PV. Part of a total green renovation.
Your Restoration, Your Health
Health risks from old home restorations.
Bamboo Flooring
Sustainable Wallpaper
Building Material Reuse
Used building materials
50's Kitchen Cabinets
US Green Building Council's Home Guide
Home Depot's Eco Options
Keeping Your Antique Windows
I'm Starting to Groove to Cork
Anatomy of a Brownstone: Salvage
Eco Bath
Anatomy of a Brownstone: Green Restoration
Full day workshop on green restoration of brownstones.