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Green New Home Questions

What type of insulation should I use for a new home In Tennessee? Should I use 2x6s for the walls?

— Steve Truelove, Chattanooga, TN

Answered by Richard Reilly on August 6, 2009

What is our best bet for finding safe, nontoxic building materials for our new home’s construction?

— Mary Beth Jewell, Barbourville, KY

Answered by Richard Reilly on August 6, 2009

We’re building a new home. Should we insulate both sides of the foundation?

— Marci Hess, Madison, WI

Answered by John Messerschmidt on July 6, 2009

What resources do you recommend for learning how to build a green home?

— Margaret Vanwormer, Great Mills, MD

Answered by Paul Gleicher on June 12, 2009

What do you think of websites that offer green home blueprints?

— Marcus Moore, North Hollywood, CA

Answered by Marc Ojanen & Shen-I Chiou on May 13, 2009

How can we prevent car fumes from polluting our house through the attached garage?

— Anne Osher, Houston, TX

Answered by Jesse Terzi on April 23, 2009

Can you help me find affordable blueprints or designs for a green home?

— William Robles, Roswell, NM

Answered by Fernando Feldman on November 6, 2008

Can I build a LEED home outside the United States?

— Simon

Answered by Courtney Baker on September 18, 2008

How do I get started if I want to build a green home?

— Ron, Virginia

Answered by Batya Metalitz on September 4, 2008

Is it possible to gain LEED certification for a vacation home? What about LEED-ND certification for a vacation development?

— Kaylene, Portland

Answered by Batya Metalitz on August 28, 2008

 

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