A New Life for The Cigar Factory
The iconic structure on East Bay and Columbus Streets in Charleston’s Upper Peninsula has for decades been affectionately known as The Cigar Factory, and has
Solar Power Bill Would Encourage Greater Use
A compromise bill was introduced to the South Carolina Legislature last week to encourage a proliferation of solar power generation for residential use. It would
Christmas Tree Recycling
As it does every year, Charleston County’s Environmental Management Department is offering its Christmas tree recycling to everyone in the county. Once depleted of their holiday
2013 Charleston Eco-Home of the Year
Sustainable and eco-friendly homes are increasing in popularity across the world, and Charleston is certainly no exception. We have seen many properties come onto the
Arbor Day in Charleston
In Mayor Riley’s 2012 State of the City Address, he proposed the creation of a new organization that would be “committed to the reforestation and
Charleston Recycles
In celebration of America Recycles Day, Charleston County Environmental Management has announced Community Collection Day on Saturday, November 16. Located this year at James Island
Lowcountry Lowline to Reconnect Neighborhoods
Many scars remain in Charleston from transportation works projects of decades past, from a time when all civic projects were laser focused on an automobile-centric
The Beaux-Arts Architecture of King Street
The Beaux Arts style is a product of French neoclassical architecture that made its way into American design in the late 19th century. Characterized by
Promoting Green Building as a Matter of Health
The Northern California Chapter of the USGBC is joining forces with several major companies and institutions to launch the Building Health Challenge, a two-year program
Home Automation Tech is Transforming the Modern Home
While home automation technology has been around for several decades in luxury dwellings, the industry has lagged due to complex installations and high prices. But
The Future Of Clean Energy Is Arriving
By most observations, it would be difficult to conclude that America is experiencing a historic shift in the ways we produce and use energy. We
Post & Courier: Charleston Real Estate Outlook “Sunnier”
There are many reasons to be encouraged by trends in the Charleston real estate market. An interview from this weekend’s Post & Courier details several