We toured our sustainable design home at 1020 Kent Street a few days ago. The more visible sustainable and energy efficient elements are now being installed as the home is completed. We were there as the light fixtures went up and the carpet went down. Here are some photos from our visit:

 Here's a view through the back door into the house. Bedrooms to the left, kitchen and living room to the right. You can see through to the front door. The concrete stained floors look great, although they are covered with paper to protect them as construction is completed.

 The bedrooms all feature Flor Fedora carpet tiles. The tiles are partially made of recycled materials, can be easily arranged into alternate patterns, are low VOC, and don't trap dirt like traditional carpets. Here in the master bedroom, we did taupe tiles with a brick colored border. The 2 additional bedrooms are solid taupe.

 The light fixtures have a modern feel and are equipped with energy saving compact florescent bulbs.

 The back porch will be a great place for cookouts and hanging out. It opens to a cleared area and a brick planter.

 The driveway form is complete and ready for concrete. We want to preserve as much permeable surface as possible, to prevent drainage and erosion issues. Most of the driveway will be two concrete strips with a strip of grass between. At the top and bottom of the driveway are concrete crosswalks, allowing access to the front and rear doors.

1020 Kent Street, Durham, NC - For Sale $120,000 - http://www.self-help.org/homes-for-sale