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If MOKULUA HPB was a 90’s sitcom what would be our theme song…?
Maybe………………….
Now this is the story all about how
My life got flipped, turned upside down
And I’d like to take a minute just sit right there
I’ll tell you how MOKULUA became the builder breathing sweet Hawaiian-air
In east Oahu born and raised
On the job site is where I spent most of my days
Framing, finishing, relaxing ...
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Nestled deep in the back roads of Waialua’s agricultural land this newly built green home is nothing short of magnificent. Contracted to build the new home, MOKULUA High Performance Builder spent about 6months helping the owners build their personal utopian.
The board and baton stilts edged with moss-rock veneers lift the home high enough to have an impressive view of the tree tops and looming mountain range. The house was ...
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Have you ever thought which country would win the Sustainable Olympics?
Based on a 2010 study Iceland would bring home the Gold.
Gold: Iceland
Silver: Switzerland
Bronze: Costa Rica
On the chart below you will see the top 10 sustainable countries based on 12 Olympic events…I mean 12 sustainable categories.
With these results one wonders what it takes to ...
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Picture from a scene in the television show The Office.
At the MOKULUA office, the science of home building is always being analyzed to bring Hawaii the most sustainable, green, healthy and durable homes.
As we work toward a more sustainable future we also do the simple tasks to help sustain our planet today.
Below are a few tips the MOKULUA office team does to reduce, re-use and recycle:
Replaced individual water bottles ...
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MOKULUA’s Late Show Top 10…An out-of-touch person with the environment would say.
10. “Someone should invent light bulbs that use less energy”
9. “Can you close the window I am allergic to fresh air”
8. “We should sue; this watermelon has seeds in it!”
7. “What do you mean plastic isn’t a natural resource?”
6. “My neighbor watches too much Sci-Fi, ...
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GREEN has become a word with several definitions, all of which are centered on taking responsibility of our earth.
When talking about GREEN in your home there is a trend in conversation…
Home Owner: “MOKULUA, I have heard of you. You are a green home builder right?”
MOKULUA: “Green is a big part of a High Performance Home, and MOKULUA is Hawaii’s High Performance Builder!”
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MOKULUA HPB BECOMES FIRST CERTIFIED GRADUATE BUILDER IN HAWAII
Certified Graduate Builder is an earned accreditation certified by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
As of June 2012, custom home builder, MOKULUA High Performance Builder (HPB) has achieved the acknowledgments as a Certified Graduate Builder by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). MOKULUA HPB is the 1st and ONLY company in Hawaii to earn this designation.
MOKULUA HPB is no stranger ...
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A GREEN LEED
Five years ago most would have defined Green as a color. Today the word and color has quickly and significantly evolved to be so much more than its textbook definition. In many ways the word Green has become a symbol of a movement – a movement that strides towards helping to give back to the planet what we have taken from it and turn our toxic habits into ...
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One of the easiest and best ways to have an individual impact on our environment is to be educated. Life is made of choices, and all choices are made based on one’s education and wisdom.
That said, how can you make decisions big or small if you do not know the impact it has on our environment?
So here is my challenge to you…
Today is World Environment Day and ...
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Make your walls come ALIVE
This edition of “Individual Impact” features a creative way to SPICE up your home while being conscious of our earth.
Mason Jar wall planter is a great addition to any kitchen or home. Especially if you are like me and very limited on outdoor space. This simple and easy to build idea blows my mind when I stop and think of all the implications it ...
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