having just been in aspen for a conference on open space, i found this interesting. (quick side note on aspen and open space, wow..those in Pitkin county sure can raise money to fund conservation easement acquisitions and open space. they are really doing well...but maybe they shoudl now work on smaller houses and more energy efficiency...a limit of 15,000 sq ft really doesn't seem like much of a compromise!)
anyway, this read: just a quick look into building a green home and the costs and compromises associated with it. and it's written with some sense of humor and the realization that, well, quite honestly, things just aren't perfect yet. maybe materials will be cheaper and more energy efficient and more sustainable and less toxic when i build my home. when. though i have designed it about 7 times. now i have to start thinking materials, location and efficiency. maybe that can wait...for another 8 years or so!
A Colorado home-builder reflects on his attempt to go green By Daniel A. Shaw
September 26, 2006
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