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Green Building Media
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March 19, 2009 PODCAST WITH DAVID JOHNSTON
Join host Chris Stanton and his guest, David Johnston, as they explore such territories as sustainability, green building, future-proofing your home, and radically transforming the entire construction industry.
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April 22, 2009 PODCAST WITH DAVID JOHNSTON
Excerpt from the Residential Green Certification Training in Golden. David speaks on the topic of Indoor Air Quality.
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Green Question from Community
Q: Hi. I'm trying to decide whether to use foam insulation in my attic, rafters, ceiling cavities and blown-in insulation in the walls OR to use foam everywhere. I live in Texas where its hot hot but not very cold in the
winter. What do you suggest for cost and efficiency?
Thank you, Elizabeth
A: Dear Elizabeth, Thank you very much for your question on insulating your house. We are delighted to hear that you are investigating methods for this very important step in your home process. Both foam and blown insulation are great products and both ...






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Working with a Salt Lake City
Working with a Salt Lake City general contractor we were able to get a lot of geen elements put in when building our home, geothermal for example which wasn't much more then what it would cost for a normal HVAC system. I would pay between 10-20% more for a green home I think the total savings would cover the costs. If you look around and find good companies with affordable prices it shouldn't be that much more.
Most Important Energy-Efficient Features to invest in!!!
McGraw-Hill Green Home Builder Survey 2008 reflects the following as most important from a builders opinion:
High-efficiency HVAC equipment 62%
Windows used: Low-E glass 63%
Reduce air infiltration 54%
Increase energy-efficient appliances 43%
Above code energy program (e.g. Energy Star certification) 43%
i would say...
...i think 20% more is affordable and reasonable to pay for green energy. property mortgages