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Can a Green-Rated Mega House Truly be Green?

By TriplePundit.com • on January 12, 2011

While the “Small Is Beautiful” home designed for maximum efficiency on a minimum footprint may be PC these days, peruse any shelter magazine and it’s clear that not everyone buys in. Homes of 5,000, 7,000, even 10,000 square feet – some rated LEED Gold or Platinum – are praised for their greenness because they incorporate the latest green products, materials, and systems. But even at the highest levels of sustainability and efficiency, is it reasonable to label such a huge home “green?”