Renovate vs teardown: is it smarter to renovate a Michigan lakefront property or tear down and build new?

— Erin B. Lake Orion, MI

Answered by Randy Potter on September 7, 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 31, 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

 

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