13 April 2009
Save April showers for August Flowers… & Lawns & Car-washing & …
This morning, I awoke to the wonderful sound of tree frogs croaking in the forest beside our home. At last spring appears to have truly sprung here on Vancouver Island! As I sat listening to the…
19 December 2008
Low consuming appliances
Reducing the energy consumption of a home can equally be done by opting to use household appliances having an optimal energy return, from the refrigerator to the range to the dishwasher, without…
27 November 2008
How about a greener Christimas this year?
For the majority of people, a greener Christmas involves a lack of snow on December 25th! A greener Christmas in this case would mean lesser garbage and energy saving. It is well known that the…
11 November 2008
Electronic Thermostat
Electronic thermostats reach a more uniform temperature than conventional bi-metallic thermostats. What’s more, their use can save up to 10% on the costs of heating. Conventional thermostats work…
Building materialsLightingEnvironmental issuesDrummond House Plans
6 November 2008
Low consuming shower head
Traditional shower heads consume about 14 liters per minute with some even reaching 20 liters. The flow of eco-energetic shower heads is somewhere around 5 liters a minute with some allowing for…
Building materialsDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesBuilding systems
22 October 2008
Composting is also considered ecological
We are all more aware or at least sensitized to the importance of being more ecological, to recuperate, reutilize, restrict certain uses, etc. I want to talk to you about composting because I find…
Building materialsDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesRecycling, composting & waste
9 October 2008
Good ideas for the re-use of rain water
Over the last few days, I did a cleanup of different magazines I receive from around the world which relate to construction. Interesting articles can be found within, which I never have time to…
2 October 2008
What we flush down the toilet is actually ecological!
Who would have known that everytime we flush we are actually flushing away valuable and natural fertilizer. At least that's what Dave claims in his article "Sustainable Sanitation" found on the blog…
26 September 2008
Ecoflo® a Performing Septic Installation That Protects Both Your Health and the Environment
Ecoflo® is a water treatment system for residential sewage that is based on the principal of filtration. 100% natural and ecological, its organic filter functions without an electromechanical…
26 March 2008
Radiant electric floors linked to cancer?
An expert in electromagnetic fields at Hydro-Québec advises against the use of certain radiant electric floors which could increase the risk of infant leukemia. <<As children are often laying…
23 January 2008
FlexHousing, building for adaptability
What if the home you are planning to build could be your family home for the rest of your life? What if, with a little planning, your new home could adapt to meet the needs of your family and change…
15 November 2007
Fireplaces and woodstoves who pollute too much will be banished
The Canadian Council of Environment Ministers has planned for 2005 a national ban of the sale of non-certified wood-burning appliances for their weak particle emissions. Specialists and consumers…
Building materialsDrummond House PlansHealth & securityEnvironmental issuesFurniture & accessories
6 November 2007
Why Build Green?
Increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better siting, design, construction,…
Building materialsLightingEnvironmental issuesDrummond House Plans
11 October 2007
Welcome to our all new Weblog!
It is our pleasure to welcome you on our new Drummond Designs.com Weblog. Conscious of the increasing need of our customers wanting a rapid access to an accurate and exact information on…
