We found this blog Green Home Building by Kelly Hart. (You can read his bio below.) He is reviewing a book about adobe construction and we couldn't agree with him more about the desirability of adobe. …
Old Buildings, New Life
ROMA is actually a beneficiary of this growing arena. We are in the process of helping several local area offices as they redesign. Our potassium silicate paints are not only cost competitive but …
Going for LEED Platinum in Athens, GA
We met Lori Bork, LEED AP and architect in Athens, GA at Southface's Greenprints last year. Lori was enthusiastic about ROMA's products and used them throughout her new home which she designed. Lori …
2011’s green homes to be cheaper, smarter, tighter
Thanks to our friend Jeff Dinkle of EcoCustom Homes and the Passive House Alliance who found a couple of articles we will be posting on green building. This one shows a brighter future for Green Homes …
A house transformation in Buckhead using limewash
ROMA was used for the transformation of this home in the Atlanta neighborhood of Buckhead. We were honored to have been chosen and thrilled that the homeowners were so pleased. Our friends at …
Top 10 Restoration Mistakes
We found this article extremely useful from Old House Journal. Chris Lewis our President and Chief Technical Officer is happy to serve as an expert when dealing with a restoration project dealing with …
ROMA’s Lime Wash adds uniqueness to Atlanta Home
ROMA is featured in a unique way this month in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles. Our Lime Wash paint was used to paint beams that add a stunning touch to this beautiful home in Atlanta. Architect D. …
Wickstead Works endorses ROMA
We met with Wickstead Works last week. Wickstead Works has been the Earthcraft Builder of the Year, awarded by Southface for two years running. We knew that Frank Wickstead and team would be able to …
Marmorino Polished Plaster – Bespoke Statements of Style
By John E Holmes, Plaster Specialist in the UK With modern interior design it is all too easy to be consumed with furnishing a space with object d'art, and to ignore the wonderful simplicity of …
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Kohl’s, Office Depot Add More Energy-Efficient Stores
Continuing on their path to save energy and cut costs at their retail stores, Kohl’s Department Stores and Office Depot have recently added to their portfolio of energy-efficient stores. Kohl’s …
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Not So Big House, Green Building, and New Urbanism Converge
Architect/Author Sarah Susanka declares a joint venture between better homes, better neighborhoods, and a brighter future in the housing market. Carl Seville, GBA Advisor Green Building …
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Realtor Do Blog reccomends using Venetian Plaster
ROMA can help you with any of these solutions. If you’re interested in decorating a room, you may consider adding a plaster finish to your wall. A decorative plaster wall is a great way to add the …
California’s Buildings Waste Huge Amounts of Energy, Study Says
By GreenerBuildings Staff Published July 15, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Although California is a leader in green building and emissions reductions policy, its commercial structures account for 37 …
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Past holds lessons on design of sustainable infrastructure
PATRICIA WILLIAMS staff writer ST. ANDREWS, N.B. Daily Commercial News Civil engineer Vic Perry thinks there is a lot to be learned from the past when it comes to designing sustainable …
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How long does it take for VOCs to dissipate?
By Ian Cull, PE a.k.a. Indoor Air Nerd About IndoorAirNerd: I'm I.A.N. the Indoor Air Nerd. To learn more about me, visit http://indoorairnerd.com/about Contrary to what many may believe, it is …
Why indoor air quality matters
Volatile organic compounds change easily from liquid form to vapor. Some are common air pollutants. What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)? Organic compounds are chemicals that contain carbon …
Get Your Green Message Out
Ten ways to successfully market and sell high-performance homes. By Jennifer Goodman, EcoHome Customers need to hear about the benefits of high-performance houses many times and in many different …
What is Lime Wash Paint Finish?
We thought a just the basics of lime wash might help convince you why you never need to use latex again. Note: In fairness to the article we left making lime wash from scratch in the article, but why …
The Best Teacher
Five lessons learned from 100 LEED projects. “Experience is the best teacher,” someone (probably Adam) once said. For LEED projects, that maxim holds especially true because ours is a new field …
New Green Insurance Endorsements to Broaden Coverage
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, the first property and casualty insurance company to offer green insurance to the U.S. commercial marketplace, has introduced the next generation of green insurance …
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