Green New Home Questions

What makes a home a green home?

— Drew Baker Whiteland, IN

Randy Potter

Answered by Randy Potter

Santa Clara, CA

EarthBound Homes

August 20, 2010

What makes a home a green home?

— Drew Baker Whiteland, IN

Answered by Randy Potter on August 20, 2010

I live in the PNW and am considering building a passive house. In addition to energy-efficient design, what else should I be thinking about?

— Rolph Benson Seattle, WA

Answered by Tessa Smith on August 12, 2010

How can I calculate CO2 emission reductions in residential LEED construction vs. standard construction?

— melissa Fayetteville, AR

Answered by Rick Goyette on August 9, 2010

I'm trying to find pre-fab housing manufacturers in the Denver area. Where should I look?

— Larry Cohen Denver, CO

Answered by Paula Zimin on August 3, 2010

I'm building a home and want to have a passive solar greenhouse added to the south side. What configuration tips can you give?

— RP Williamson Denver, CO

Answered by Florian Speier on July 30, 2010

Can I get LEED-H credit if I use thermo-treated wood for a deck and the raw material certified by FSC?

— Wendy State College, PA

Answered by Rick Goyette on July 21, 2010

We would like to design a flat-roof home that is green. What do we do with the ductwork?

— Elizabeth Houston, TX

Answered by Rich Franz-Ünder on July 20, 2010

We're seeking affordable reinforcement with corrosion protection for new poured-concrete porch decks, columns, and tie beams.

— Mike Merritt Island, FL

Answered by Glenn Summers on July 17, 2010

Does building a passive house, which requires a super-insulated envelope, mean that windows (even triple-glazed windows) must be limited?

— Vivian Freeport, ME

Answered by Karen Smuland on June 24, 2010

What is the upfront cost of an Energy Star-qualified home?

— Jon Morganton, NC

Answered by Danny Kelly on June 21, 2010

What is the best building design for a house built on clay soil?

— Jim Gilmartin Gainesville, FL

Answered by David Edwards PhD on June 17, 2010

How affordable is the upgrade to design to the Passive House standard? What is the typical payback period?

— Charles Wen Tacoma, WA

Answered by Tessa Smith on June 17, 2010

Do we still need ductwork in a passive home?

— Ihab Riad Prospect Heights, IL

Answered by Erik Henry on May 19, 2010

Are the same building materials used in Passive House construction as in traditional home construction?

— Eric Simms Seattle, WA

Answered by Tessa Smith on May 16, 2010

I am building a new home in Mumbai, India. How can I make it environmentally friendly, sturdy, airy, leakproof, and save on maintenance?

— Rahul Thakur Sulphur, KY

Answered by Earthship Biotecture on April 26, 2010

 

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