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| 4. What $100K can build in Philadelphia: Architect Nic Darling designed this home on a hard construction cost budget of $100,000. Private Comment
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| In this house, thick walls, careful sealing and radiant ground floor heat increase energy efficiency. Private Comment
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| Aesthetics were not sacrificed for economy. The home is light, open, comfortable and beautiful. Private Comment
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| 5. Passively aggressive in upstate New York: Architect Dennis Wedlick took this home way beyond LEED standards; it's one of only a handful of certified passive homes in the United States. Private Comment
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| 6. New Urbanism in Colorado: A new community in Buena Vista, Colorado follows New Urbanist principles. For example, in this live/work space, the proprietor's commute is about 10' feet long — the trip from the upstairs living quarters to the business downstairs. Walkability was a major priority in designing the community. Private Comment
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| Materials including spray-foam insulation, metal roofs where appropriate, energy-efficient windows, Energy Star appliances, low-VOC products, and floors of reclaimed or renewable materials such as bamboo and cork were used throughout the project. Local materials and craftspeople were used whenever possible. These rocks are readily available all over town, right under the topsoil. Private Comment
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