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World's Greenest Homes Episode: Happy House

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By Team Planet Green
Thu Nov 13, 2008 15:48

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This award-winning, 4,000-square foot energy efficient home in Houston, Texas has loads of personality and plenty of green features, too. Beyond the solar panels, recycled denim insulation, and heat resistant extra-thick concrete walls, the home features sprawling multi-purpose living areas, and an indoor slide that offers a quick alternative to the stairs.

Full of personal decorative touches and overlooking a glacial lake in Rollins, Montana, this 2,400-square foot home is embedded in a steep slope to take advantage of the Earth?s thermal benefits. The green home also features local and salvaged materials with Amish-built kitchen cabinets, a spectacular green roof, and an interior wall that looks like ancient ruins.

Check out the Planet Green Schedule to catch this episode of World's Greenest Homes.

Whether it's DIY green renovation tips you're looking for or 5 ways to reuse nearly everything you can think of, learn how with Planet Green Home & Garden.

Further reading on greening your home:
5 Ways To Green Your Home for Under $100
12 Ways to Green Your Home for Winter
Your Home Green and Dry: 5 Easy Waterproofing Tips

 
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