Green building means different things to different people. That's true unless you are familiar with the LEED certification program launched by the US Green Building Council in February 2008. Most homeowners have read about green homes, green building or similar green concepts related to their homes. …
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Building a House & the Greenspiration Home
Building a house is really complicated. It takes hundreds of different materials, more than 25 specialty contractors and most important, a builder or general contractor who coordinates everything and resolves any problems that arise. As a homeowner building a house, you work with your builder and …
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Free Heat with Passive Solar Design
Passive solar design can save you money on heating and cooling. It’s a style of home design that takes advantage of free solar heating and lighting, making it less reliant on conventional home heating systems to maintain a comfortable temperature. You don't need to pay for any expensive solar energy …
What’s the Real Deal on Solar Powered Homes?
Solar powered homes use natural power - exactly why so many are looking to convert from conventional to solar powered homes. Have you been thinking about solar powered homes but wonder about the cost and benefits of harnessing sun power? Here's some important and relevant information on just …
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Eco Homes: Energy, Water & Air Quality
Eco homes focus on saving energy, reducing water usage, increasing indoor air quality and making sustainable choices in the products and materials we use. In reality, each of us picks the green home features which support our lifestyle, home location and attitude about the environment - like stick …
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Eco Home In Your Future?
Eco home means something different to everyone. That's because each homeowner picks the green home features that most closely fit their lifestyle, home location and budget. That's why I thought it would be fun to explore the special green features going into a Florida eco-village with 25 …
