When will we exercise zero-carbon building?

Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! When will we exercise zero-carbon building?  Here’s the latest. I read an article recently about The Weidt Group, a Minnesota design team who presented their prototype for a “zero...

We’re all seeing GREEN: a 2010 Greenbuild report

“You don’t change things by solving problems. You solve problems by changing.” – Paul Hawken (speaking at Greenbuild 2010) It’s incredible to me all the strides in sustainability and brilliant innovations we see year after year at...

Repurposing is recycling

Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog!  Repurposing is recycling.  Here’s the latest. Inspired by all things green, I keep coming across more innovative repurposing ideas for the home.  (Check out a recent post about giving new meaning...

10 Brands not to miss at Greenbuild 2010

Greenbuild is fast approaching – it’s just a little more than a week away. If you’re headed to the Windy City, be sure to stop by and see what these companies are doing to not only produce quality home products, but do so in extremely...

Recycled products give new meaning to home décor

Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog!   Recycled products give new meaning to home décorHere’s the latest. I wrote recently about the great strides Chiquita is making to encourage consumer interaction with its brand by allowing...

Game-changer: Solar at the price of coal

Solar power may be getting cheaper, at least if 1366 Technologies has anything to say about it. The company, which created a new way to produce silicon wafers used in solar technology, recently announced an additional $20 million in financing, which will enable it to...