Roverlady said:Not to get sidetracked, but I'm really interested in green building...
I want these counter tops:
http://www.counterproduction.com/
or
http://www.icestone.biz/new/
if you want the real deal on sustainable building information this is the place.
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19
LEED is the agency that reviews and classifies all "green designs" in the US. i worked with them on several projects in PA. Penn State has one of the few buildings in the US that is ranked at the highest level.