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More Mobile: Portable Architecture for Today [Giveaway]

We're giving a copy of this book away to one lucky commenter below, so make sure to say something before midnight on Friday, November 14, 2008.*

If you're a prefab enthusiast or in any way interested in portable architecture, you should read More Mobile: Portable Architecture for Today.  More Mobile is an expansion of the ideas presented in the original book called Mobile: The Art of Portable Architecture.  Both were edited by the venerable and very popular Jennifer Siegal, founder of Office of Mobile Design, and I suggest you sit down and take some time to enjoy this second iteration. 

The Rammed Earth House [Giveaway]

If you're even slightly interested in natural building, earth construction, or green design, you should probably read The Rammed Earth House by David Easton.  We're giving away our copy provided by Chelsea Green, so leave a comment before midnight Friday, October 17, if you'd like to be entered for the giveaway.*  Chock full of helpful and colorful photos by Cynthia Wright, The Rammed Earth House is a fantastic read.  Easton and Wright founded Rammed Earth Works (REW Associates) and over the past thirty years, they've designed and built more than 200 residential and commercial rammed earth structures around the world.  With all this experience in a form of construction that dates back to prehistoric times, Easton enunciates the case for earth building and rammed earth houses rather cleverly:  they're quiet, comfortable, sturdy, durable, timeless, natural, and locally made. 

Choosing Green: Homebuyer's Guide to Good Green Homes [Giveaway]

Jerry Yudelson, renown green building expert, was kind enough to send us a copy of one of his latest books, and as is the tradition on this website, we're giving the book away to one lucky commenter below.  Just leave a comment before midnight on Monday, September 22 to be considered for the giveaway.*  The book is called Choosing Green: The Homebuyer's Guide to Good Green Homes and is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.  It is what it's called: a homebuyer's guide.  If you're a homeowner or are thinking of becoming one (even in this market!), you should give this a read and get educated.  Yudelson will walk you through some of the following concepts:

$40k Certified Green Commercial Kitchen Giveaway

We're seeing the restaurant industry pursue sustainability in their operations right now (remember Founding Farmers?), so I thought I'd kick out a shout on this contest by Food Services Warehouse.  FSW is a Colorado-based company that was started to promote environmental responsibility in the restaurant industry.  They've even created a certification program to help kitchens go green called the Certified Green Commercial Kitchen Program.  Along these lines, FSW is currently running a contest to give away a green commercial kitchen worth up to $40,000 to one qualifying kitchen. 

Bonus Giveaway: Natural Home Magazine 1 YR Subscription

This is part of the Jetson Green birthday giveaway, so make sure to leave a comment by midnight Tuesday, July 29, 2008, if you want to be considered for the contest.*

With the Jetson Green birthday givaway wrapping up and winners soon to be announced, I want to announce this bonus giveaway which we're offering by the generosity of Natural Home Magazine and its editorial team.  As a reader of Natural Home Magazine myself, I'm pretty psyched to be able to giveaway a year's subscription to this high-quality publication.  Natural Home focuses on sustainable home design and materials, earth-friendly decoration, and natural lifestyles.

Giveaway: Ripple 3D Recycled Wallpaper & The Lazy Environmentalist

This is part of the Jetson Green birthday giveaway, so make sure to leave a comment by midnight Friday, July 25, 2008, if you want to be considered for the contest.*

Ever the activist, environmentalist and friend of Jetson Green, Josh Dorfman has contributed two items to be given away with this article.  You've probably heard of Josh through his website and Sirius Satellite Radio show, The Lazy Environmentalist.  He's also the author of The Lazy Environmentalist: Your Guide to Easy, Stylish, and Green Living, which he generously autographed and provided for this giveaway.  You may also know about Josh's ventures with Modern Green Living and Vivavi, both of which we've mentioned previously.  Vivavi has some serious green eye candy -- but the one for our focus is the Ripple 3d Recycled Wallpaper. 

Giveaway: e² Design Season 1, 2 & Energy 3 PK DVD Set

This is part of the Jetson Green birthday giveaway, so make sure to leave a comment by midnight Friday, July 25, 2008, if you want to be considered for the contest.*

We've blogged about e² previously because the video series is so absolutely compelling.  You can catch previews of the show at the e² series website, view episodes at Hulu, and buy episodes at iTunes.  With the Brad Pitt-narrated, design season three in production and available for viewing from September 1, 2008, we can expect more incredible information in this delicious video format.  While you're waiting for the next installment, why not catch up on what's already been produced?  The critically acclaimed series envisions a better quality of life on earth and explores attainable solutions in a variety of fields: design, energy, transport, water, food, and urban development.  This three pack promotional DVD giveaway is made possible through the generosity of Kontentreal. 

Giveaway: Building Green With Kevin Contreras Season One DVD

This is part of the Jetson Green birthday giveaway, so make sure to leave a comment by midnight Friday, July 25, 2008, if you want to be considered for the contest.*

If you're a Jetson Green reader and you haven't heard of Building Green, then you must be living on another planet.  Building Green originally aired on PBS (and other public television channels), and the entire season one experience has been newly released as a DVD set.  As a result of the generosity of Building Green, here's your chance to watch the entire season: That's 325 minutes packed into three incredible DVDs.  Host Kevin Contreras will take you through 13 of the following episodes: Breaking ground, The Foundation, Framing and Roofing, Straw Bales, Doors and Windows, Exterior Finishes, Interior Finishes, Floors and Closets, Lighting, Water, Landscaping, Interior Design, and The Grand Finale.  That's pretty much everything you need to know to build a green home from start to finish. 

Giveaway: Worldchanging & Nature

This is part of the Jetson Green birthday giveaway, so make sure to leave a comment by midnight Friday, July 25, 2008, if you want to be considered for the contest.*

If there's anything that I've learned from you the reader, it's that you're (1) concerned for the environment and (2) smart, engaged, demanding, and relentless in your pursuit of quality information.  For that reason, I've decided to giveaway two books together as kind of a bundle to one commenter.*  The first book is Worldchanging: A User's Guide to the 21st Century in paperback.  The forward was written by Al Gore and the rest was edited by Alex Steffen -- it's 600 pages full of legit solutions.  The second book is Nature and Selected Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson.  What can I say about this book other than it contains over 15 classic writings that have influenced thousands and thousands of people.  Both books are highly influential, both books are perfect for smart Jetson Green readers. 

Giveaway: MOO Green Pack of Eco- friendly Business Cards

This is part of the Jetson Green birthday giveaway, so make sure to leave a comment by midnight Friday, July 25, 2008, if you want to be considered for the contest.*

I've been a MOO mini-card customer for probably two years and am what you might call a gargantuan fan of the company.  Every time I give someone a MOO, I get a reaction from them.  I gave one to Ed Begley, Jr. and he was blown away by the small design.  So I was excited to hear that MOO began offering eco-friendly business cards within the last couple weeks.  I designed a set using Jetson Green logos (imported from Flickr) and they shipped to me in a snap.  They're absolutely incredible, too.  I just love the look and feel of these green business cards.  If you want to get a set, MOO Green cards come in a 50 pack with pricing from $21.99 plus shipping.  They're made with 100% recycled fiber, completely recyclable and biodegradable, and totally chlorine free.  Plus, they look so good and you can make as many unique cards as you have imagination.