Charlottesville Tomorrow continues to provide quality information, this time a good six-minute video on EarthCraft homes in the Charlottesville area:
If only we can move from building to 2300 square foot homes (or less) rather than 3,700 square feet (no longer available) (PDF) …
That the Blue Ridge Homebuilders (no longer available) have very actively jumped on board the “green building” movement is telling. I’ve said it before altruism will only go so far; as consumers show there is a demand, green will continue its move to mainstream. If you can, take the time this weekend to take the 2007 EarthCraft Home tour (no longer available) around the Charlottesville/Albemarle area. (Irritatingly, when you click on each builders’ name, you are immediately prompted to download a PDF)
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