Green Labron Ctd.
I had the chance to take a tour of the Green Labron home in June and if you are looking for a few good “green” ideas then this stop on the AIA Dallas house tour is definitely worth your time. While these guys shot for the moon (LEED Platinum certification) when it comes to reducing their carbon footprint, you don’t have to spend as much green to help the environment. Simple things like installing energy star appliances, dual flush toilets and tankless water heaters will make your home more engery efficient. If you don’t have a programmable thermostat that allows you to set different temperatures during the day and at night (or while on vacation) then I recommend getting one — it’s an easy DIY project that will only cost you around $75. I just installed one in my 1970s circa home and my wife no longer complains about waking up to a cold house in the morning. If you need more inspiration, head on over to the Green Labron website.
Also, if you’re curious to read about a teeny, tiny struggle they had with the city of Dallas then click here. But keep it on the DL, because more than a few people are unhappy I wrote that article.
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Hey, don’t forget about the article you wrote about us back in June – http://bit.ly/11etu2 – “Green Built homes finally sprouting in the Park Cities”
Shameless plug – 4425 Grassmere is an affordable Park Cities home built to a third party green protocol. Come by any Sunday from 2 to 4pm!