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Divided by an Ocean

I will leave this parting thought behind, as my week long sojourn fades away. Back to the day job on Monday - but its been fun mingling amongst the folks at Green Building Advisor.

Asked By Brian O' Hanlon | Jul 24 10
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Technology Maturity

Has anyone else experiences to share of technologies that started really basic and have improved over time? I recall Howard Liddell telling a story that in the 1970s, they sawed steel tar barrels in half to make solar collectors. It really was rough and ready back then.

Asked By Brian O' Hanlon | Jul 11 10
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Architect & Builder for Passive Solar home in Charlotte, NC?

I recently purchased a vacant lot in Charlotte, NC that has good southern exposure. I am researching architects and builders that have experience with passive solar homes. I'm not finding many local people with a portfolio of existing jobs. My wife and I want to look at the professional's previous work to help us determine competence in passive solar techniques and to help determine whether our aesthetic visions are compatible. Ideally, I think it would be best for logistics and communications to find a local expert. Can anyone recommend some Charlotte-based people?

Asked By Brett Moyer | Dec 23 09
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What kind of preparation is needed to install a tub surround in my basement?

My basement walls are foam concrete block that have seams every 16" for nailing into and we are putting a bathtub with a tub surround in. Plumbing was prepared for when we laid the basement floor, but we are not sure how to properly put the tub surround up against the wall. Right now we just have a layer of drywall against it-our plan originally didn't include the tub. The longest part of the tub will be back up against the basement wall as well as the short wall that doesn't have the plumbing.

Asked By Laurie Voss | May 19 10
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For green building, start with a builder or an architect?

I'm considering building a green home, particularly with regards to energy efficiency. I anticipate having a lot of detailed drawings, because unfortunately many "green" techniques for framing, insulation, and moisture management seem to be new to people, and I don't want to leave things open to interpretation. My basic question is, should I try to find an experienced green builder first, or should I start with an architect? I've read that a prerequisite for a good design and well-built structure is a charrette with everyone involved, but who will likely be the leader?

Asked By Andrew | Dec 19 09
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How have other builders located the "green customer"?

I am curious to know how other builders are finding the committed "green" customer. We are a small construction company that has obviously been under all kinds of business/financial stress through these economic times. Several if not all projects right now focus on remodels/additions and have been mostly on a referral basis. It seems as if the market is calling for smaller, tightly built, energy efficient, local homes instead of energy efficient mountain monstrosities that we see all over our area.

Asked By ryan evanczyk | Oct 14 09
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LEED for HOMES or National Green Building Standard certification

We are a small Design/Build Firm in Metro West Boston and are developing a 2900 sq. ft. spec house in a neighboring town and want to know every one's opinion on which certification will bring the most "bang for the buck" cost aside. Thanks

Asked By Michael Dyer | Jun 17 09
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Need a green Kazoo

Remember Kazoo from the Flintstones cartoons? He hovered over Fred's shoulder and helped him out with advice. That's what I need now, but in the form of a green building expert. My family and I are planning to build a new home - what we hope will be the home are children grow up in and move out from. We're looking at the long haul, so we want to make some good choices when it comes to our building envelope, heating and cooling, renewable energy, and various other "foundational" building aspects.

Asked By Michael Schonlau | Apr 15 09