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The story of our Do It Yourself Platinum LEED for Homes-Net Zero Green Building project in Colorado
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  • About
  • LEED Docs V3
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  • Other Projects
    • DIY Greenhouse
      • Greenhouse spreadsheet explained
      • Preparing the foundation
      • Constructing the frame for the glass
      • Attaching the roof joists
      • Bracing the roof joists
      • Installing back wall frame
      • Attach bay to its neighbor
      • Install Glass Holders and Glass Pane
      • From Here
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    • 2018
    • 2019
    • 2020
    • 2021
    • After Move
    • Before Move
  • Resources
    • Construction Odds and Ends
    • Crawlspace Conditioning
    • Exercise Spa
    • Gas Hot Water Boiler Systems
    • Hot Water Recirculation
    • Insulation and Air Barrier
    • Metro Denver Green Homes Tour Signs 2017 and 2022
    • Monitoring
    • Radiant Heating and Cooling
    • Radon
    • Slab Technical Information
    • Trombe Wall
    • WaffleMat
    • Water Supply
    • Windows and Doors
    • Wood Hot Water Boiler Systems

Metro Denver Green Homes Tour Signs 2017 and 2022

Changes to Original Floor Plan

Exterior Siding

Floating Walls

Anatomy of the Trombe Wall

Anatomy of the Trombe Wall 2

Tesla Solar Roof

Tesla Solar Performance

Reused Materials

Reused Materials From House

Alpen Windows and Doors

Crawlspace Conditioned

Slab Floor System

Light Shelves

Roof Ceiling System

Structured Plumbing

Thermal Mass

Recouperator ERV

LED Bulbs

Monitoring

Bluebot Whole House Water Meter

Airthings Air Monitor

Energy Star Appliances

Central Vacuum

Combi Condensing/Modulating Gas Boiler

Fireplace Boiler

Haiku Ceiling Fan

Low Flow/WaterSense Fixtures

Radiant Hot Water Heat

Radon Mitigation

Water Filtration

    • Victron RV Upgrades
    • New Well Pump
    • Nuisance GFCI
    • Challenges and Successes in 2024
    • A New Year- 2025
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