Posted by kwalters – March 28, 2008 1:07 PM
What's that large body of water behind the Green Home? To get the answer, I spoke with Tradition Hilton Head's landscape designer Richard Loudin. "The lake behind the Green Home is a freshwater, man-made lagoon. It is approximately 100 acres... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – March 25, 2008 2:43 PM
There's a mystery unfolding on the blog: the mystery of the master closet. Does it really exist or is it the architectural equivalent of the Yeti? No need to call Mulder and Scully because I'll solve that mystery for you... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – March 21, 2008 8:28 AM
Contestants, get ready! The Green Home 2008 Giveaway starts now! Enter for your chance to win the HGTV Green Home and the GMC Yukon Hybrid Enter online once a day or by mail as many times as you wish, from... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – March 18, 2008 5:01 PM
Blog reader sara asked: "The shoe holder in the entry way - where did it come from?" This unique piece of furniture was designed by house planner Jack Thomasson. Not only is it beautiful, it helped the home achieve... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – March 14, 2008 9:34 AM
Happy Friday, everybody! I've compiled the interior and exterior paint colors an easy-to-download pdf: PDFGreen Home 2008 interior and exterior paint colors If you ever wondered where to find that glass shower door in the master bath, the farmhouse... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – March 11, 2008 9:12 AM
The HGTV Green Home, located in Tradition Hilton Head, SC, has received a significant Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and the Environmental Media Association’s (EMA) Green Seal Award for the production of the HGTV Green... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – March 10, 2008 4:21 PM
For all you Dilbert fans, here's a close-up of the Dilbert cartoon from the foyer, which Scott Adams created exclusively for the Green Home: Check it out in its native habitat: 360-degree tour of the foyer Or, if you prefer... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – March 7, 2008 3:14 PM
Guest blogger, Carter Oosterhouse I'm happy to announce that, on March 23 at 9:00 p.m., I'll host HGTV’s first ever Green Home special, where HGTV will give you the inside story on this eco-friendly home! Check out the videos... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – March 4, 2008 5:53 PM
Seven basic sustainability areas were targeted during the building of HGTV's Green Home 2008: innovation and design, location and linkages, sustainable site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality and awareness and education. Find out about... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – March 3, 2008 10:43 AM
The Green Home tour is up! Check out the 360-degree tour, the slideshows and the articles, which are filled with details about every room and outdoor space. Plus, we have two fast, fun video tours, including a 90-second tour with... Continue reading »
