There are so many different ways to make a home "Green" or more environmentally sustainable in it's construction and design. Have a read from Elenore Bendel Zahn at Architectural Digest for some of the ways that she and her husband made their home more eco-friendly when they were designing and building it. From clay plaster, to paints and finishes to wood and a killer septic.
The 7 Green Building Techniques We Used To Design Our Dream Home