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Where can I get help as an owner builder to build a green home?
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My husband and I are interested in building our own home. Building a green home that is energy efficient is also important to us. Does anyone have any resources that can help us?
You can consult contractors and there is also this article I found on green building: http://best-offers-online.com/estimates/green-contractors
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Harrison C · March 9, 2010 at 10:51 pm
ah, please do! greener is better. although at first it can be expensive. it saves you (and the environment) in the long run try these sites
References :
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/11/green_home_impr.php
http://green-home.greenirene.com/page/1/GHM-short.jsp?gclid=CO3Nnrjpjp4CFQhV2god4hY4oQ
http://www.makemyhomegreen.com/
Tom · March 9, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Heather,
As an architect, I applaud you and your husband, but I’ve also seen the down side of DIY, especially with less-familiar techniques. Hopefully it’s something you’ve done before! My biggest piece of advice is to have a good, thorough plan, so that you don’t get hit with construction surprises, cost overruns, or difficulties with the building department. The American Institute of Architects provides some guidance:
http://www.aiachicago.org/resources_for_clients/tipsForClients.asp
Also, if you’re thinking green, I urge you to consider an ultra-efficient "passive house" type: 70%+ savings on heating (in our Chicago climate), cleaner indoor air, less allergens, quieter, and only 10-15% more than conventional construction–but you amortize that with your energy costs. Check it out at:
http://www.passivehouse.us/passiveHouse/PHIUSHome.html
Good luck!
Tom
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Antartic · March 9, 2010 at 11:54 pm
You can consult contractors and there is also this article I found on green building: http://best-offers-online.com/estimates/green-contractors
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