Designing Green Log Homes: Top 10 List
The design team at Mountain Architects have put together a great “Top 10″ list of things to consider when designing green log homes and timber frame home retreats.
The team highlights key points such as:
Consider the Log Home Carbon Footprint…
Reduce the use of chemically processed materials…
Consider good basic design decisions…
Use energy efficient products…
Use low-VOC products…
Use wood Alternatives or FSC-certified wood products…
Consider environmentally preferable and rapidly renewable products…
Use rapidly-renewable materials…
Plant trees to shade the house and for wind protection…
Use Green Power…
If green is your goal, you have to check out this list! Read the full article and discussion at the Log Home Plans Blog.