green built homes: Walls and Floor Engineered to Carry the Weight of Cars - 04/21/08 09:17 PM
As I continue to learn about home building, I have to admit that a lot of stuff used to fly right over my head.  I consider myself to be fairly smart but sometimes those builders just happen to talk in language (builder's code) that is not decodable to the average listener.  … (2 comments)

green built homes: Earth Day and Are There Actually Green People? - 04/21/08 08:17 PM
So tomorrow is officially Earth Day and you know that everyone who is involved in the Green movement will have to do a blog about earth day... I just thought I would get my blog in the night before.
Interestingly enough, I was thinking about why I chose to focus on Green … (2 comments)

green built homes: Is Shrek Green? Advice to Kids on Being Green... Check it Out! - 11/26/07 11:10 AM
So, I'm this huge movie buff.  In fact, one of my favorite things to do is to sit down on a Friday night with a bag of popcorn and put in the latest and greatest movie.  And by the way, my family has seen a ton!  Last Friday, we watched Shrek … (9 comments)

green built homes: What is the Big Deal About Green and Green Homes? - 11/11/07 09:03 PM
The Green movement has been around for some time, so why is it that some of us are just starting to hear about it?  Or better yet, pay attention to "Green".
The media does their best to pick up on the "HOT" issues and with some big names backing the green movement, … (8 comments)

green built homes: How Does a House Qualify as Green? - 11/06/07 08:14 PM
We've already discussed the trends in home building and how "Green" built homes are becoming a trend.  We've talked about what Green is in relation to the definition.  Now, how do you know if you have a Green-Built Home?
Just so you know, there are a lot of builders that may claim … (4 comments)

green built homes: Why Is a "Green" Home Important? - 11/04/07 02:53 PM
Quite Simply... A Green Home Provides... 
Safer Environment - it prevents moisture, mold and radon. Healthier Environment - the toxins in paint in building materials can be harmful to one's health.  Indoor air quality is huge, just ask someone with breathing problems like asthma.Energy Efficiency - Everyone loves to save money.Environmentally Friendly … (6 comments)

green built homes: What Do You Think of When You Think of "GREEN"? - 11/04/07 02:44 PM
O.K. a lot of people have heard of what the term "Green" refers to thanks to people like Al Gore, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Leonardo DiCaprio.  Seriously, if you didn't hear of that word, what would you think of?
When I think of the "Green", I think of...
Money
Someone being Green - meaning … (5 comments)

green built homes: You Are the Market, and This is What YOU say is HOT! - 11/03/07 09:58 PM
I love watching the trends in the home building industry.  In fact, it's one of my favorite subjects to read up on.  What you need to realize is that the "HOT" trends of today are because of what you said was important.  See if you agree with these sources of the … (9 comments)

 
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