Grant’s Grunts
Random thoughts on programming, photography, triathlon, life and work
| Log in
Home Computers Misc. NC Nutrition Photography Sports

Archive for the 'going green' Category

Grant’s Grunts » Building Green

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Grant’s Grunts » Building Green
At any rate, are we fooling ourselves? I know reducing the energy we use is a good thing, so the well-insulated house and energy star appliances are all good. I also know using the low VOC stuff is good. And the Solar Water heater makes A LOT of [...]

Building Green

Friday, May 16th, 2008

My wife and I are building a “green” home (if there is such a thing) and are wondering what has worked for people in the past.  These are the features we are putting in for our budget:

Active solar
passive solar design
Solar water heater
sealed crawlspace
“cool” attic (we live in NC) — meaning the attic temp. is guaranteed [...]