Naked House

Most green projects are presented to people after the home is all painted and decorated. But what really goes into a green project?



What goes on inside the walls and roof? What has the biggest impact on the building?



Often folks look at a home and ooh and aah over the painting, the flooring, the cabinets, and the counter tops. While all these are important parts of the house and should not be overlooked, the way a house is built will have the biggest influence over how green a house is.



A well constructed green home or a well remodeled green home can be constructed many ways using many different methods and materials, but the focus of a green home no matter what methods are used should focus on the following. Resource efficiency, water conservation, indoor environmental quality, site and community impact and energy efficiency.



These five concepts should all be given an equal share in a truly green project



So why bring this up?



I have graciously been given an opportunity to show folks what a green home might look like before it is finished.



How are the walls being constructed? What kind of insulation was used and why? How does green construction differ from standard construction? What does a geothermal system look like?



These materials and techniques can be seen on display for one evening at this home. It is a great opportunity to find out what a green home looks like before it is finished