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built green: We won the pink lottery! December Challenge - 12/07/07 01:13 PM
When I suggested to janeAnne an experiment in Eco design for the Eco All Stars group I really wanted to know where peoples intentions lay. It's one thing to advise our clients on what we think is right as far as environmental design goes but it's another to put your money where your mouth is.
Imagine we've won the pink Environmental lottery - Yippee! Woo Hoo! WOW! Money is no object and we are going to build own houses. But the rules of the game are that we are limited to 5 elements and an explanation of why we chose them. 
I'm building my ideal house … (15 comments)

built green: One size does not fit all! - 07/22/07 10:49 PM
Recently I heard a story from an A.R. member. Another A.R. member offered to get the first members web page higher on Google. After some debate and discussion it turns out the A.R. who offered to help may have had their heart in the right place but their own web site wasn't doing well enough to brag about. And what is working for one (even temperately) may not work for another.
One afternoon I had a nice conversation with somebody I had just met. When he heard that I was an Ecobroker his immediate response was that he is about to … (27 comments)

built green: Pueblo is Growing Green Aware - Everywhere - 03/06/07 02:50 PM
The Built Green trend is taking over. And whether you buy into the global warming issues or not the trend is taking root. If you have watched T.V. gone to the movies, picked up a newspaper or driven past a car lot you have surely noticed that the world is becoming more conscience of the mark we are leaving behind. The idea of "pay it forward" and preserving our planet for future generations is big right now.                                                                      
This Built Green house is being built in the Acres of Pueblo West, Colorado. With thermal mass inside and out, clerestory for natural … (2 comments)

built green: Tale of Two Houses Quiz - 11/25/06 11:38 AM

Becky and Bob Buyer are transferring jobs and are looking for a new home in Dry Flats Colorado. Bob is a bottom line kind of guy and Becky is looking for a home that won't trigger her migrans or allergies. They have two children Brenda is all about Pandas and Bobbie enjoys being out on his bicycle when ever he can. Dry Flats is close to the new jobs are, has excellent shopping, restaurants, educational opportunities, 300+ days of sunshine and low humidity.
Because Randi Realtor did such a good job the Buyer Family has narrowed their choices of houses down … (2 comments)

built green: Built Green in Colorado - 11/24/06 06:22 PM
 
Built Green, Built Better in Colorado http://www.builtgreen.org
The check list for the Built Green program in Colorado is extensive. The builder decides what part(s) of the program and how to work with it, points are given after the house is either tested or documents are presented.
Things considered:
Energy Efficiency Requirements
Site Protection
Site Orientation and Design
Foundation
Thermal Envelope
Windows and Doors
Cooling Systems
Heating Systems                                                                                
Indoor Air Quality
Moisture Management
Water Heating
Appliances
Lighting
Foundation
Framing and Subflooring
Insulation
Exterior Finishing
Interior Finishing
Cabinets and Trim
Recycle and Reuse
Construction Waste
Water Conservation
Do the Right Thing
 
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built green: Built Green Colorado - 10/01/06 03:50 PM
Borrowed from http://www.ecobroker.com/ and from Built Green Colorado, I thought I'd share with you the Built Green idea. Enjoy!
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