As was widely reported, my family and I lost our home to a fire last year. In an effort to turn a bad situation into something really positive, to be environmentally conscious and energy efficient, and to save money and lead by example, we built our new home to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Many friends, colleagues, and constituents have inquired about my family's new home and the green features, and so my staff and I decided to grab the video camera and record a tour to share with those interested.
This article appears in Jul 1-7, 2009.
