Square Footage vs Eco-Friendly

http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/02/04/mm-smallhomesmyth 

is a link to a story from NPR with some local roots. There is a gap between what consumers want in a home and what is considered 'best practices' from an environmental perspective.

We are on a path which will eventually unite consumer demand, enlightened building codes and economic necessity. UNtil then, let's make the most of the energy efficient measures we can incorporate into our projects.