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World's Greenest Homes Episode: Courtyard

Fri Dec 12, 2008 08:00 AM ET

A couple in Toronto, Canada transformed an abandoned, bunker-like industrial warehouse into a green family sanctuary right in the heart of the city.  Designed as a home and studio, the dwelling features open-concept,multi-functional spaces and furniture. Green features inlcude smart ventilation, radiant concrete floors, and a courtyard that doubles as an outdoor living room.

Nestled on 40-acres in New York’s Catskill Mountains, this wedge-shaped, ultra modern chalet is made of natural, renewable, and recycled materials.  Designed to capture light naturally, the compact 1,800 square foot home features a wall of insulated, translucent windows.  It also boasts a panoramic deck, two-sided radiant fireplace, and a geothermal system for heating and cooling.

Have champagne taste but organic beer money? Live vicariously and check out the most luxurious eco-digs on Planet Green TV's World's Greenest Homes.

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Thursday, November 26 / 12:00am

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Episode 11: Chicago House

A Chicago couple transform a 3000 square foot warehouse into an eco chic, luxurious home. Then, an Australian home that's so off the grid it doesn't even need air conditioning!

Thursday, November 26 / 08:00am

Planet Green

Episode 11: Chicago House

A Chicago couple transform a 3000 square foot warehouse into an eco chic, luxurious home. Then, an Australian home that's so off the grid it doesn't even need air conditioning!

Thursday, November 26 / 04:00pm

Planet Green

Episode 11: Chicago House

A Chicago couple transform a 3000 square foot warehouse into an eco chic, luxurious home. Then, an Australian home that's so off the grid it doesn't even need air conditioning!

 
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