This past week we had the server issues – but we still managed to see some pretty fine homes and structures.

Two new and exciting issues -  Residential LEED & the mkSolaireCool flowers for offbeat homes.
Couches made of nickels, chairs made of baby food jars, and other Offbeat Furniture Finds!
The Gilmore Trail House Update – which rocked. Interior shots and everything. 
My Valentine to Offbeat Homes – yes I write Valentines to blogs now. Sad.
A rock that’s a house, or maybe a house that’s a rock. Hmmm. Well, it’s a house and a rock mashed together.
What I Did While the …read more

For the last 2 years, the pilot study rating for residential LEED has been going on. Now the U.S. Green Building Council has the revised residential LEED rating goals and system ready to go. The revised system’s goal is to help architects and designers achieve a whole house approach to green living.
LEED has traditionally been applied to commercial structures – and some don’t think the LEED standards are entirely well thought out. Still, there are obvious benefits if we can achieve green homes, and LEED is offering one checklist for that goal. This is a good tool for consumers …read more