Green & Main Part 1: Green & Main Pilot Project in Sherman Hills Unveiled
I am proud of the Silent Rivers team and our partners as we announce the completion of a special project…
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Posts Categorized: Sustainability
Welcome to our New Designer Molly Spain!
We are so pleased to announce a new member of the Silent Rivers team. Des Moines designer and artist Molly…
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Custom Built Furniture Complements a Gorgeous Sustainable Home Renovation
In March, we featured this custom bench, donated in support of Des Moines’ Young Women’s Resource Center fundraiser. This bench design…
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Reclaimed Wood Gets a Second Chance
Wood. It’s the most-used material for residential construction, framing, finishes and furniture. Almost everything we see and touch in our…
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Your Home and the Best Materials and Methods for Sustainability
It’s interesting to read and understand the sustainable methods and technologies available for construction, but it is quite different when…
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The School of Sustainable Wonderland
Sustainability can be defined in a number of ways as we discussed in last week’s article What Does ‘Sustainability’ Mean to…
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What Does ‘Sustainability’ Mean to Your Home?
This week’s blog topic is “Sustainability.” But don’t worry, you won’t be reading a preachy post about how you should switch…
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Feel at Home with Each Season: Home Design Inspiration
Look closely at nature. Pay attention to her subtle cues. She reminds us how to live patiently, embracing ever-changing seasons…
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Within Winter’s Calm, Honor the Tribe
Within the cusp of winter, snow blanketing our neighborhoods, quiet consideration of the past year encourages both gratitude and humility….
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Three Remodeling Trends for 2015
Each remodeling project is unique in approach, scope, existing conditions, and underlying goals. As we look at our past year…
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