I want to build a enviro-friendly "green" house. Where can I find plans and costs for LEED and green homes?

Question

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;

Answer 1

This looks like a decent book to get you started.  Probably available at your local book store.  Also see the "customers also bought" list.  These in turn will have more alternatives.

http://www.amazon.com/Your-Green-Home-Pl...

I presume you'll be using a builder.  The best start might be to find a green home builder in your area and talk.

This link is about more extreme options.  That's likely to be a difficult road to travel.

http://www.greenhomebuilding.com/natural...