Where can I find information about building green?

Question

My wife and I are interested in building a home and we want to build green but we don't really know where to start. We want to have our home powered by solar power and we want to look into energy efficient building materials and such. Anyone know where we go to start?

Answer 1

Find a LEED certified architect in your area.

Solar power will only work if you are in a VERY sunny area. It's going to cost you a ton of money too. Solar is only economical in CA and HI.

If you have more specific questions, send me a message.

Answer 2

http://hautenature.blogspot.com/

Answer 3

Take a look at Dome Homes.  Mother Earth News is where I first saw this.  Then I continued to research; finding them on line.  My favorite one is the one that they built in Florida.  Since I live in Florida, I was even more impressed how it survived the hurricanes.  We had three here in one year my home was only 7 years on its roof and the Hurricane took it off and cost me 11,000. for a new one.  The dome homes seem to survice more than just hurricanes also tonatoe's etc.  Check it out.  Many home plans can be found on the internet!

Answer 4

google seach engine type going green they'll tell u

Answer 5

look on google for places that have green things near you. also get geothermal. i have it. it is good for the environment and it costs less.

Answer 6

www.buildinggreen.com

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Answer 7

Check out Geothermal heating and cooling, it is not talked about much.  Also recycling old building parts, so they don't end up in dumpsters.

http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/

Answer 8

http://www.adorama.com/images/large/BD70...

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Answer 9

Try this site for some ideas.