Comments on: green house http://sandrasays.com/2008/07/08/green-house/ …what Sandra says about technology, communications, friends and other things… Thu, 03 May 2012 17:32:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: ecosilva.com http://sandrasays.com/2008/07/08/green-house/comment-page-1/#comment-164 ecosilva.com Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:47:36 +0000 http://blog.sandrasays.com/2008/07/08/green-house/#comment-164 I love the open feel of this house and all the windows really does cut down on the need for electricity/lights during the day. I love the open feel of this house and all the windows really does cut down on the need for electricity/lights during the day.

]]> By: Sandra Fernandez http://sandrasays.com/2008/07/08/green-house/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Sandra Fernandez Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:34:56 +0000 http://blog.sandrasays.com/2008/07/08/green-house/#comment-163 I'm laughing at the idea of calling Houston a "dry" climate. The humidity here is phenomenal. But I agree that her design is very nice. The house was created with the idea of entertaining, both friends and family. Since the library started delving into making our buildings green and greener, I've become more informed on the LEEDs requirements needed. It takes some education and commitment. But the long-term benefits are worth it. I’m laughing at the idea of calling Houston a “dry” climate. The humidity here is phenomenal.

But I agree that her design is very nice. The house was created with the idea of entertaining, both friends and family.

Since the library started delving into making our buildings green and greener, I’ve become more informed on the LEEDs requirements needed. It takes some education and commitment. But the long-term benefits are worth it.

]]> By: smarmoofus http://sandrasays.com/2008/07/08/green-house/comment-page-1/#comment-162 smarmoofus Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:29:18 +0000 http://blog.sandrasays.com/2008/07/08/green-house/#comment-162 Maybe I should learn Spanish before watching a Spanish-language video. *headdesk* I was intrigued by the topic, though, and hoped (beyond reason) that it would at least have English subtitles. Anyway, I love her open-air design, but she obviously lives in a drier climate than this sauna I'm living in. I do intend to incorporate more "green" concepts into my home when I begin construction in a couple of years, though. If I could get away from using air conditioning most days and every night, I would be thoroughly pleased. I think this goal is achievable in the location I'm planning to build, as it's higher elevation so the air is drier and there's a prevailing breeze to provide natural airflow. Solar panels on the roof for some of my energy and a tankless water heater for on-demand hot water... Oh yes! I have plans. Maybe I should learn Spanish before watching a Spanish-language video. *headdesk* I was intrigued by the topic, though, and hoped (beyond reason) that it would at least have English subtitles.

Anyway, I love her open-air design, but she obviously lives in a drier climate than this sauna I’m living in. I do intend to incorporate more “green” concepts into my home when I begin construction in a couple of years, though. If I could get away from using air conditioning most days and every night, I would be thoroughly pleased. I think this goal is achievable in the location I’m planning to build, as it’s higher elevation so the air is drier and there’s a prevailing breeze to provide natural airflow. Solar panels on the roof for some of my energy and a tankless water heater for on-demand hot water… Oh yes! I have plans.

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