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Moving is something we have all done and will most likely have to do again (and again, and again). Whether it's for our home or our company doesn't the hunt for the right cardboard box feel antiquated? We love a company that can take a basic service need, like moving, and make an environmental impact. Read more after the jump...

Name: Zero Energy Idea House
Homeowners: Donna and Riley Shirey
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Size: 1630 square feet
Date completed: April, 2009

Meaningful design, sustainability, eco-conscious are all terms we’d like to use when describing our homes. But this is a house that can truly boast such expressions. The Zero Energy Idea House, perched over the shores of Lake Sammamish, is a real house built for a real family who have been dedicated to building sustainable homes for over 22 years.

No wait! Don’t skip this post! When you think of the words “hemp” most of us picture hippies dressed in sloppy, burlap-looking clothing—there might be a hacky-sack involved. But using hemp as both an industrial and personal material is an exceptionally old and robust tradition and can be an excellent choice when looking for materials for your home...