honestly, I think this image says it all. I spent the last two years, almost to the day chasing this dream and I've finally achieved it and I feel somehow empty. My home is officially LEED Silver. First house in Kansas City, MO at 1236 sq ft. I received this illustrious award in the form of an email which also notified me that for an additional fee, I could purchase a lexan plaque to commemorate the event. Know anything about lexan? It's a petroleum product. Kinda defeats the purpose.
Would I recommend it to a client? No way. Not unless it was something they felt strongly in getting. Would I still design sustainably? Absolutely. It's about making smart decisions, it's not about the USGBC.
But if your glass is 1/2 full, my home uses 1/2 the energy of a regular Missouri home, 1/2 the water, has flooring that dates to 1890, and, well, it's home.
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Congrats, I guess.
Your home actually uses 2X the energy and water of a Missouri home, since on average only half the homes are wired or contain plumbing. Or is that Kansas?
you know, you'd be surprised how much energy it takes to run a meth lab. wind power really doesn't cut it.
These comments are just way to funny. I have to say congrat's but it does make me wonder. If you build a house out of pallets and heat it by propane could you be leed certified? I typically call that broke! Not saying that that's your place or nothing. :)
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