Green Builders Blog

bryce.shands asked:


Imagine designing a new building. What new technologies and efficiencies should be included in making the building? Given that green tech can be expensive, how can you a ( a rich CEO of the company) afford to incorporate these changes in future planning?

Catherine

tiffany c asked:


We are working on an optional building package that consists of earth friendly/green advantages for new homes. The package will include energy efficient lighting/heating, water saving features, designs that limit waste etc. We’ve been thinking of a name for this program such as True Green (but we’re not truly a green builder, so I think this is misleading) or some around earth friendly…. anyone have any ideas???
Thanks
I’m trying to stay away from using the word “green”. We are not 100% green so I think that it would be misleading to say green. We are instead trying to do things that are more earth friendly and improve in places that we can improve on.
Thanks

Natalie

Tim S asked:


We have been planning a green home and will begin construction soon. Through our exhaustive research to go green, we can not seem to find a builder or manufacturer that addresses conservation, sustainability, or energy efficiency.

Charity

Nanclus asked:


I would love to “go green” in my house…. but things where I feel can have a major impact (solar/wind energy, solar hot water, etc..) have large initial startup costs. While I know there is no such thing as a free lunch, what I would really like is if there was like a tv show, a “beta testing” program for a new system, or some way for me to go green for a lot lower startup. Can anyone help? Thanks!

William

Dustin asked:


I’m not just talking about solar panels, geothermal heating pumps, wind turbines, and rainwater collection. Though I am an avid fan of earthships and other sustainable houses, I adore green rooftops. I just read an issue in this month’s issue of National Geographic about rooftops with gardens, lawns, flowers, grass, and plants. What do you think of that? I saw a picture of a building in England adorned with ivy. Would you support a municipal law requiring all flat rooftops to be green? Would you advocate a tax incentive to make other rooftops having vegetation as well?
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Duncan

Lady A asked:


I’m trying to switch over to some chemical-free cleaning methods for my home.

Shelley