Sustainable Living – Page 22

SunRay Kelley, Master Builder of the Counterculture, Dies at 71

The go-to guru for those seeking their dream yurt, spiritual retreat or treehouse, he brought forth his handmade structures like a wizard with a chain saw.

By Penelope Green

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‘Mr. Blandings’ Is Now 75. What Can His Dream House Tell Us About Ours?

The 1948 film starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy celebrated leaving city life and spreading out in suburbia. Even then, it was a questionable idea.

By Julie Lasky

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Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify

Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.

By Jenny Gross

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Replacing Your Lawn? Try Planting Pawpaw or Persimmon Trees

Or just start by planting a few pawpaw or persimmon trees. Chances are, you’ll want more.

By Margaret Roach