Log Home Industry Goes Green

I found this article about a log home manufacurer who has begun incorporating green building techniques into their building process. I know that it sounds like an oxymoron, but residents of log homes tend to be some of the most environmentally conscious folks around. It’s just that there is the issue of all that timber and where it came from. Most responsible log home companies get their timber from tree farms, thereby contributing to the preservation of our natural resources. Many of the steps outlined in the article above can be applied to any house, making it a relevant article for just about anyone. As soon as I gather some links regarding many of the techniques mentioned in the article then I will post them here on this blog.  Another article you may find interesting is this post by David Pogue of the New York Times. Here he has posted an interview with Michael Sykes, the creator of the Enertia House. Michael Sykes has designed a house that uses convection currents to regulate the temperature inside the home. The design is compelling but I would like to see more studies done on it to back up some of the claims that are made on the website.