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leed building homes..building..green homes? could you help me with number 1?? 1) builders will research green building techniques and decide how to incorporate these techniques into their plan
Building a green home in Ohio? I am really struggling to find builders in Ohio (preferably Northeastern Ohio) that build "green" homes. I have found several outside the state, but I would prefer to support the local economy. Please help me find information about builders in Northeastern Ohio, or perhaps a site that can refer me to builders in my area. I also would like to know about "green" model homes in Ohio, pricing per sq. ft., etc.
Need info on building green home? My husband and I are going to build our first home and we'd like to build green. The problem is I'm not sure what kind of things can be done. I've heard of the more common things such as the solar panels but I'd like info on other things I haven't heard of. I'm having a hard time finding info online. Another problem is that in my area, building green is not at all popular. I don't even know the cost difference in building such a home. Please help.
Environmentally friendly (green) home building question? I live in Ohio, I'm fascinated with the whole green Home/Business building idea, I'm obsessed with the Planet Green channel, and I know in the next few years demand is going to sky rocket. The problem is, I don't know how to build houses, and do I have to go to school to build green. And if so where is the closest school?
Help with Green Home Building? i need to make a model for a class project and i would like to know what type of features a "green bulidng" has. And any other things i need to know about a "green home".
looking for careers that i can help build green homes? I am 16 and really interested in have a green career in the future. I watch PLANET GREEN a lot , especially watch GREENOVATION. I was wondering are there any careers out there that are green. I really want to find a career that help with building green homes. When ppl build or remodel their homes, i want to be the one who tells them about green appliances and other futures that will help them with being energy efficient and tell them how much money and energy they will save and how much will their house appraisal go up, if desired to sell. Like a Eco Consultant i guess. Or i want to be the one who helps ppl change their lifestyle to a green lifestyle (like that show WASTED).Please help me find careers that are green and how i can pursue them? THANKS
Do the recipients of charities,in which green homes are built for, become more aware of environmental issues? •Do people living in these green homes feel they are healthier? •Do they feel more concerned about environmental issues? •Are they happy enough about their green homes to where the feel they should promote and tell their friends and family about the benefits of living green? •Are people aware that by living in these homes, the environment benefits?
Where can I find information about building green? My wife and I are interested in building a home and we want to build green but we don't really know where to start. We want to have our home powered by solar power and we want to look into energy efficient building materials and such. Anyone know where we go to start?
definition on green building? green building homes remodelings etc.
is there any grants for green building ,i live in ohio? Is there any grants that would let you build a home using green building materials?
Where can I get help as an owner builder to build a green home? My husband and I are interested in building our own home. Building a green home that is energy efficient is also important to us. Does anyone have any resources that can help us?
can anyone name building or architectural companies that focus on 'green' or out of the ordinary homes? i am interested in the design of property such as layout and style, but more so, sustainable buildings and 'different' styles of homes. kind of like grand designs. unique homes but in the main 'green' homes in the way they are designed/ operate etc. i am looking for some names of companies that are in this kind of sector?? and also, what would you class this kind of sector ( designing sustainable and unique 'green' homes? many thanks xx
What is the most innovative idea that can be incorporated into building a green, energy-efficient home? This could be anything when constructing a home from scratch to renovating an existing building. Examples: use of compact florescent lighting, cellulose insulation, xeriscaping, etc. Thanks in advance!!
I am building a home and want to make smart green choices.? I am building a new home and want to make smart Green choices. I would love to go all the way but some green products are pricy! I am a first time home buyer and have a limited budget. We upgraded to double paned windows and more insulation. I can't make anymore construction upgrades because it has been started but it is time to pick out furniture/appliances/flooring. What are good choices to make? What is the most imapctful??
Is building a "green" home cheaper then using standard materials? My boyfriend and I are going to start building a new home. I was wondering what the price difference could be per sq ft. if we used eco-friendly materials? Standard materials are $90-$115 per sq. ft. if I am correct. Has anyone built an all eco-friendly house?
I want to build a green home in Minnesota. Where do I begin? I would like to purchase land outside of Minneapolis and build a green home. Any suggestions? What about grants?
I want to build a enviro-friendly "green" house. Where can I find plans and costs for LEED and green homes? I need architechtural plans and realistic way to cost out a "green" home less than or about 2000 or so sf. Here is what I want: -passive solar -Depending on costs: --gray water recycling --under floor radient heating --consider alternative construction like straw bale/rammed earth or modular --recycled materials for insulation --bamboo --natural materials --solar panels --heat pump I'd really like to do it right but I'm of moderate income and single middle aged woman. I need it to be affordable. I'm in Alabama and few do this. I need to keep humidity and heat and climate in mind. Under or around 2000 sf Any info on financing for green homes would be welcome too;
Is there a way an individual can utilize a massive amount of free wood chips to form building material? My mom's about to have an oak tree taken down in her back yard. It's humongous, and they will be bring in two trucks, with one doing all the chipping as it's coming down. I think it would be a shame for all those wood chips to be taken away if they can serve some useful purpose. I have no way of compressing them into anything like sheets or boards for building. But I was wondering if there's any way to compound the wood chips with another material(s) and a bonding agent to form blocks of some sort using a RAM or block forms. I was thinking I might at least experiment, since I'm planning to build a green home in the future, and have sufficient space to store the raw material and finished products.
Help me with my paper on Green Homes!!? I'm supposed convince home-developers to build more green homes. What would be a good argument to convince them? Thanks so much! Thanks. I'm mostly trying to convince those big home-development companies to build more of them.
where can you buy green building products in the seattle area? anyone know where you can buy green building products, especially interior finish products (tile, flooring, carpet, etc.) in the seattle area? any one stop shops like Home Depot/Lowes that are green?
what method of home building would you choose ? and why please? I am looking for A fairly inexpensive green home building technique that will provide maximum energy efficiancy. To be built in A moderate climate ( less than 30 in. snow per year summer highs around 80's ) I have looked at strawbale ,cob, adobe, earthbag, & rammed earth, But sorting out actual info is difficult. Any one out there that has actualy build one of these ? Can you share some thoughts ? costs,permits,insurance,etc.?
How does the use of green building products effect the appraisal value of a home? I recently built a house and was told by an appraiser that the value of the house doesn't reflect the products used to build. I don't understand this since I've laways heard that Granite countertops increases the value of a home. So which is it?
Why are you against Green or environmentalist thinking? I am just trying to understand why some people are so vehemently opposed to doing and using "green" things that help the environment. I just don't understand why... it saves money, it saves the environment and it helps to reduce pollution. Regardless of weather or not you "believe" in global warming (as if it is a religion) do people still not see all of the positive benefits of using green products and building green LEED certified homes and buildings? I'm really confused and would like real answers from real people who are against environmentalism. thanks Reganomics Hooked on Logic's Profile, I know what you mean about the political aspect of it all. The funny thing is I guess I would consider myself a conservative, maybe even a republican although I have major issues with the neo-conservative republican "thought process" (or lack there of). The people I meet who are so against the "green libral stuff" are all neo-cons, but isn't saving the environment and becomming less dependant on foriegn oil... conserving? I just dont get it. Chuck, I dissagree, I dont see whats wrong with making "green" solutions profitable. It creates more job and eventually that will drive the prices down due to competitivenes. Peppersh, green things are not going to cause more people to starve. Its just a market shift, a solar panel plant will provide jobs just like a coal mine, they are just different. The fact remains, we are a capitalistic society and this new movement will create alot of new jobs, hell its already doing so. What we need to look out for is stupidity... For instance, corn ethanol as someone pointed out earlier, takes way more energy to produce than just burning gass, so it is just plain stupid to look at it as an alternative energy source. The wood and gas fireplaces, although I havent heard about that, is again not a good move, but then again having a fireplace is not too smart either. Fireplaces do not warm a home, they actually draw air out of the house making your heating system have to work harder.
FHA Loans and Green Homes? I found a home that is close ro being complete and was build green and completely sustainable. I am wondering if I can get an FHA loan for it since it uses rainwater collection (5000 gallon tanks) and uses Eloo toilets and enviro septic? Can I get waivers if this is a common practice in my area? I love close to Austin, TX and they are really on the green and sustainable forefront. I really like this place and would appreciate any info. Thanks
Building Green: Are Cobb Cottages coming Back? Has anyone seen all the new ideas, rather very old, on building green, out of earthen structures? There is a company, the Organ Cobb Company that is treaching people have to build their homes out of mud. It sounded like a bad idea, until I read how the weatherize the structure with lime. They cost a fraction of what a normal modern house cost to build, plus if build the old way, are very green with little to no pollution, or hardly a carbon footprint in their operation. Only problem is that most cities and towns discourage these structures because they do not have building codes that would cover cobb construction. If you wanted to build tomorrow, you would have to build with partial wood (a very unnecessary and costly addition). Gaia Raain, same here. My question do you think Cob is coming back, after a thousand years of virtually being forgotten. Yet the homes that were built a 1000 years ago, still stand, some next to the coast in England. They stay cooler (depending on the roof), and require little energy to run on. Why is it still off the books, if only postive?
Is the Labour parties stance of building more homes in the uk realistic? With regards to green policies such as keeping green spaces and can it go on forever and be practical with regards to issues such as waste management and water supplies? Are they looking at the whole picture? Also with land so scarce and at a premium- due to excessive demand- will these new homes really be affordable housing? Loads of good answers here- thanks everybody.
How to best mitigate noise from entering a "green" residential building located in a noisy city? Green buildings often emphasize use of "natural ventilation" which is great in theory, but in the city seems like it would be problematic as noise from traffic, restaurants/clubs, and general city noise would enter into the home. What techniques can be utilized to decrease the amount of sound and reverberation that enters into a "green" building?
I am spending money to build a green home so....? I personally believe that global warming is a natural cyclical event...but I also believe in a clean enviroment and each of us can help clean it up. I am building an environmently clean home and realize that this will help with any human contributions to the issue. My energy costs will be lower also. My question is with the thousands of dollars to do this what addional benefits will i have and are there any governmental incentives to do this. I would think that there would be more than just the little tax breaks you get when a person is doing such a huge project.
what are the different types of "Green Homes"..help please? for school project i am researching about -different types of green homes -how they are built -how they function thanks
What is the Best Degree that can help me with my years of Work Experience to improve my pay in a new job? I have worked 19+ years in Building Materials Sales, Operation Management, Product Management, Material Cost Estimating, Residential Home Building of Energy Star Homes using Green Products, Concrete Sales. Which degree would help me strengthen my years of work experience to financially better my situation. I started my own company built 2 Green Homes but I have stumbled into a brick wall.
Which is greener; Building a home or Buying a home? So I'm becoming more interested in being self sufficient and environmentally friendly. I would like to build a dream home out of straw bales and mud on a farm in the country with solar panels and a recycling water system. Then I started wondering if buying an existing house then using recycled building materials for refurbishing so the house can be more environmentally friendly. So, which is better at achieving my goal, building or buying?
Looking for people Remodeling or Building home in the Los Angeles, CA area? I work for Green Planet Building and I am looking for people in Los Angeles or Orange County that are doing remodeling or building a home. Where is the best place to get referrals? Where would you recommend I go to find new clients?
Should new homes be built on 'released' green belt land? As a school project, we had some councilors come in, and i was talking to one of them about new homes as this is what our project focused on, and i was shocked when he pointed out on the map of our town where the already existing cramped new housing estate, was planning to be extended by Persimmon Homes, building a further 6,000 homes on the greenbelt surrounding our town. He said this had to be done to mean the criteria set out by the government. He also asked me my opinion was of the development on the greenbelt between our town and a village which is part of our town, but is separated by green belt. He said we should incorporate the village and develop right up to it to make it part of the town. I was horrified and told him this. Persimmon are already building on the brown belt of the old gas works, and they've already redeveloped the old rail way yard... And the land was previously farms, i think they were both privately run. One was bought and turned into the existing development, with the original barn buildings being converted and making up the heart of the development. Recently there was a fire at the second farm, and in the paper it reported the fire was at the farm 'owned by Persimmon Homes.'
Green home rebates or tax credits? We are considering the purchase of a green built home. They build homes with the highest quality, most enviro friendly and health conscious products available. They also use high effeciency appliances (f, s, w&d, dw, hwt, furnace), doors and windows. My question is - are there government rebates (ie they mail you rebate check, not related to taxes) or are there tax credits/deductions available to us for making such a purchase? BTW we live in Canada. Thanks The website looks great, but I live in Canada, I need Canadian info!
What is that show like worlds greenest homes? What is that show like worlds greenest homes where this english guy follows people as they build their homes? The introduction music is the piano.
Why do people build homes with more space than they need? I am not sure why people build 5000 sq ft homes on 1/4 acre lots, then complain about there is not green space. If you want to conserve land please stop building monster houses.
What is the job title for those who design and build Eco-Homes? you know, Green Homes! ...and what courses in college would you have to take?
Question about green homes Canadian homeowners/builders...? In the next few years I will be building a home on the East Coast of Canada on a waterfront property and I am looking to make it as energy/self sufficient as possible without breaking the bank...anyone have any experience with this? What are the best ways to build a home like this without spending a fortune? Do you know any builders who specialize in this? All suggesstions welcome! Thanks. Thanks, both helpful. I have family that did in floor heating from their lake, cement floors, all windows etc and that helps...just trying to find out more myself so i have more control at building time...most R2000 homes arent quite as green as Id like...looking to save some money even if I start small but leave room for more as I go.
What would you prefer to learn about. Green Homes and life style or how to change your life see additional inf I have a geen home consulting business. All things green, cleaning, clothing, decorating, building, remodeling, beauty, life style. I think the best way would be a weekly newsletter also. I am a freelance writer so this would be very easy. How do I get people to see what I am doing?? Would you respond if you saw a column with a Q & A section. Or would you be more interested in learing about focused intention in order to create the life you choose to live? I have a double degree in Physics and Psychology and for years have been teaching people how energy works. Thinking of offering classes I do a life lessons column now . How do I reach you and what would you like to know. This input should give me some great feedback. Thank you for your time.
What are the most important things Generation Y wants in their own home or apartment? I am looking to build homes and or apartments for Generation Y. Everyone tells me Generation Y wants cooler and different. Maybe the loft look? High technology built in? Home theaters? Big bedrooms or master suites with kick ass bathrooms? Open space? Energy efficancy, "Green Building"? If the home or apartment is built "Green" is it worth it to you to pay more for that? What is most important to Generation Y, cool and different, or cheep?
Could you help me with my LEED (green) building project? could you please help me list materials that i would need to build a leed certified home. also maybe; 1. list of energy-saving innovations 2. list of appliances (saving energy?)
How do you build a green house at home? My husband and I want to grow our own fruits, veggies, etc. And we want to raise our own meat. Basically we want to grow as much of our own food as we can. PLease help....
Can I hire students to design and build an (affordable) green house in CA? I wonder if it is possible to hire advance students to design and build a green (and affordable) home. I'm thinking about a shipping container house and find someone who can lay out wiring, plumbing, septic, isolation, etc. Do I need certified professionals in California to build one? Thanks so much for your answers.
homes built by sears roebuck in the 1920's in south euclid, ohio? home built at 1311 south green rd, south euclid, ohio in 1927 Looking for information on house at 1311 south green rd., south euclid, ohio, built in 1927, supposedly the first house on green rd.
Is it possible to build a 'green' barn? If so, how? Please answer!? In a couple of years, I'd like to build a completely 'green home', meaning a home which is completely sustainable, and environmentally friendly. I am very involved with animals, and I ride horses. So, is it possible to build an equally 'greem barn'? What materials would I use, and any other details? Thank you Best answer receives ten points!
http://www.greenerpeople.com/forum/greener-building-and-remodeling/437-buried-homes.html? Someone asked a question "is it better to live in house above ground, underground, etc. I found the above web site to verify my answer. How do I find my original answer to the question upon return.
Who here does not recycle? I need opinions.? I need opinions on why people are against building green homes. I am not looking for positive opinions about going green, I only need bad opinions about it. Please answer or send me a website article, blog, or anything that would help me. Please and thank you!
Could we promote green businesses by building apartments for employees on top of business buildings? Could we promote employers to provide apartment homes built on top of business for employees? I mean, what if every employer, or every business building had a apartment complex built on top of the business. And, if the employers got a huge tax break for each family living in the apartments built above their business. That would cut down on gas right? Affordable housing for the poor or middle-class, high tax breaks for employers, and cleaner air and less gas consumption for all. Is there anything we can do to promote this? This would reduce congestion on the highways, reduce the need for oil, and has many other benefits. James Star, I live only about 20 miles north of Seattle, and the prices for even a 2-bedroom apartment is staggering. It's hard to touch anything for less than $1000 per month.
What is the point of closing Cabrini Green Projects? Won't anywhere they send the tenants become just as bad? Cabrini Green was arguably one of the most violent,messed up places around.But buildings don't cause drug crime,rapes,murders,etc.People do,so wherever they send the leeches and savages residing in Cabrini Green will become just as bad soon enough.Then what,throw more money at the problem,by building new homes again for loafers,leeches and savages?
How can I hook up a generator? I am building a green home - solar panels on the roof, etc. I was wondering if it was possible to use an exercise bike to generate electricity in connexion with a generator. If so, does anyone know how to do such a thing? I am looking to store any electricity generated to help light my home.
Hello! We are looking to build a new "Green" home. How can we do this? We are really wanting every aspect of my new home envionmently friendly. Can anyone help us with information? Or share with me information about how they went green with their new home. Recenty, I seen something on TV about a power panel that they can install that will power your whole house without the contributing to greenhouse gases.
Good deed anbody done at least one good deed? lets see hmm?.i carried my friend to his house once he broke his leg.i helped my friend out of a car accident.i was scared...i mean really scared but i broke the car windshield cuz the door was stuck.[that was my biggest deed]my other ones were like voulentering for some construction progrram?i forgot the name.it was something about helping building green homes or something like that.uhhh...i dont know anymore any deed you made.serious answers plz.
would you build one of these "green" homes ? http://www.oneearthdesign.com/solar_homes_projects_gallery.html
Who should design my green/eco friendly home 30 Ml west of Portland, OR? We want to have built a solar/green/eco friendly home about 30 miles west of Portland, Oregon, in the country. I need an architect who is not too fancy and doesn't overcharge, but is competent, has contacts, experienced, and good ideas for folks who choose not the mainstream but something beautiful and unique. We want the house built only to sheetrock as we want to do much of the inside/finishing work ourselves. We read Mother Earth Mag and like the back-to-basics things we see in there. We would rather have quality than quantity and love the wood/rock/metal combination with earthy tones. Budget is $200,000 max including permits, etc. Already have well, electricity, and septic on site.
I want to go green, I've started by purchasing a 3pk of compact fluorescent light bulbs&reusable grocery bags What else can I do? I do plan to replace the remainder of my lamps with compact fluorescent light bulbs. I am interested in installing solar panels. I've been researching some for other ways and things I can do to go green. I'm sure there is more I can do. Could I do the same with building materials for a renovation or something similar using green, sustainable materials, such as douglass fir, bamboo, recycled glass? I would like to eventually build a home with green principles and be good to the environment and also have a dwelling that is also good for my climate zone. Any suggestions are appreciated and I would like to thank you in advance for your assistance and suggestions. Have a pleasant day :):):)
Building out of old pc Home Server???? Ok looking at these sites http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how_to/4247239.html http://www.homeserverhacks.com/2008/04/build-green-400-windows-home-server_2871.html I want to build a home server to put backups on and files on but i have a few questions 1) I want the server to NOT be infected with virus' that will infect my backups and files 2) I want to be able to make it out of my old win me pc with upgrades of course! 3) I have a wireless network with a dlink wbr 2310 will the server work with that? 4) So we have the no virus thing down? 5) Budget of about 350 max- win server os and memory 750 gb 6) All the pc connections will still work right 7) Don't want the pc connnect to the server but just have as network connection
How do you build "green?"? My mother plans on building a small home in Panama to retire in. She's thinking about making it "green." I know there's geo-thermal, gray water, water barrels, wind and solar power, but how do you get someone to build that?
I want to build a "GREEN" energy efficient home in central KY, and, I need guidance, geothermal? Solar? Gas? It is lot on a deed restricted land, a golf course and front of the lot faces east.
What products should you use to build a completely environmentally friendly, 'Green Home'? Please answer!? In Maine Meaning what types of windows, glues, plants....anything you know of to make a house 'green'.
How do you make a home Green? Ok so I know yall don't like doing peoples homework for them but I have a project in environmental science where we have to build a "Green" house out of recycled items. Like and example would be using aluminum foil for solar panels on the roof. I'm lacking in the creative department so could yall help me think of some things to put in this house!? Thanks
What is the approximate cost to build a 2000 square foot 'green' home? (Average, Approximate)? Vermont, USA (Green=Environmentally Friendly!)
The largest CERTIFICATED GREEN home in the United States? I would like to know the square footage of the largest Certificated Green home in the United State-when was it built-bywho-where is it located
Does anyone have any personal experiences trying to build green/alternative/low-impact? My husband and I want to (someday) build a home as green as possible--with composting toilet, recycled/reclaimed materials, passive heating/cooling etc. I am concerned that the local authorities' regulations and ordinances will be tough to deal with since it will be "unusual" in their eyes. We don't want to go against any regulations, but it may be hard to do something different than the traditional stick-built or pre-fab house. Does anyone have any similar experiences? How did you deal with it? Especially looking for info relating to Maryland, but will appreciate anything.
can septic tanks be considered "green"? I am doing a group project to build a green home - one that uses little power and is ecologically friendly. one of the requirements of the project is to specify what is done with the sewage waste and i am curious if a septic tank would work with this project or not... yes? no? suggestions?
If you're making a Green Home, where would you build it? I mean, you would wwant to make it somewhere sunny, for solar panels, but somewhere that it was fairly windy, for wind power. And you wouldn't want water to freeze over in the winter - any ideas? Thanks! :-)
Ways to build a totally green home? In the future, I'm determined to build a completely environmentally friendly house, and besides these, are there any other ways to build it 'green'? Using non-toxic non-VOC paints and finishes Using sustainable harvested, FSC certified hardwood, or bamboo Using recycled materials, like recycled plastic bottle carpeting Using non-VOC glues and adhesives Buying eco-friendly furniture and decorations, or buying furniture and decorations that will last a long time, so they don't have to be reproduced Using energy-efficient lighting Installing Energy Star rated appliances Maximizing natural lighting Using native plants, and drought resistant landscaping (zeroscaping) Planting native trees Recycling Reusing waste in order to create compost Using a recycled or eco-friendly insulation, such as denim or soy Any others that I missed?
Green Home!? Please Help!? I am considering building a COMPLETLY green home, using not even the slightest bit of fossil fuels etc. For a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with features like solar panels and such how much would you estimate the cost to be?
I am building a new home, im terrible at decorating. What sofa color works with olive walls? I am building a very basic two story home, downstairs having a family room den( computer room) kitchen with nook, walk in pantry, half bath and laundry. Upstairs i have split into two suites, each side have a large bedroom, ensuite and 9x10 walk in closet. End of the hall is a walk in linen closet 8x8. Very simple and basic. I like the greens yellows and browns, but have no idea what to do. I have gone to four " interior decorators" but all of them come up with something different. Just looking for some clues or ideas i suppose.. thanks
Does anyone out there live in a kit house built in the round style? I want to know all aout it.? I have seen homes built completely round and are so unique. They are kit homes and shipped from the manufacturer, I would like to know about the experience with them and if it was all worth it. Would you do things differently and were there any serious drawbacks to the process. What is the shipping cost to the site. This type of home is Green and withstands all types of storms, etc, due to the contruction of being in the round design.
How do I take care of my little green sea turtles? I've asked the sales person and was told to change the water every two or three days. I know I've got to do more than that. I would like to build a little "home" for them but don't know how. And, I don't want to go through all of that if I have to change the water every three days. Can anybody provide some info on this? I purchased them at the mall; I don't want to just let them go cause they may not make it. At the same time, I don't want to harm them by not providing for them correctly. Do any of you know if they will get larger than the size of a half dollar coin?
Are there grants for going green? If so where do we start? We're planning to build a new home in Darke County, Ohio. We would like our home to be as self sufficient as possible. We are on the Ohio/Indiana line so would be easily available to be a speck home.
planning to build a indoor putting green? Hello everyone! I went to a golf store recently and fell in love with the indoor putting area and wanted to create one in my house. Has anyone build one in their home? Just wanted some extra tips or advice...thanks in advance!!!
Why is there not more passive solar homes ? I am a Greek ,and the Greeks are the inventor of solar heat.I think that with all the green house effect, that Gov. should give more incentive to people who build a solar home.What do you folks think about it ?
Building a house by yourself vs. Company-built house? What's more feasible? I want the house to be as eco-firendly, self-sustainable and low on carbon FP as possible. The spot is located in a gardening community (or so it's called in Russia), NW to Moscow. What kind of water supply to use? What about power (there are issues with the supply because of limited plant capacity there)? I'd love to have it solar, but I doubt there is more than 3-month worth of sunlight a year. So any ideas of building a nice little green home that can be mostly self-sustainable are more than welcome. Thanks
Have you built a putting green with I/O carpet and sand? I've seen articles using the green indoor /outdoor carpteting from a home improvement center and sweeping in some sand to keep the tufts/blades standing up straight. The sand holds the turf down. I'm not expecting PGA quality.
green homes? I want to build a house that is energy efficient and wanted to know how I might build one that stands on its own.
What is the best Green Degree? I'm interested in studying environmental design, but I'm unsure about a major. I'm interested in Urban ecology, Industrial/urban/environmental development and design (large and small scale), and sustainable business. Any suggestions on programs/schools/majors that would make the best use of the progress the green building movement is making. Not only would I be interested in building from scratch, but really updating exisiting homes and businesses to be more environmentally mindfull. Something like the Green Bakery http://www.buildagreenbakery.com/... where all aspects are considered.
How much should I budget to build a nice but not fancy home in the SF Bay Area? We're thinking of building a new home in the SF Bay Area and were wondering how much to budget for a 2000 sq. ft. home. How much should we budget for the following? We want to know how much land cost we can afford. * Not fancy, but a nice SFH * Green building techniques used * Architect designed * 2000 sq. ft.
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