Earlier this week it was eco-furniture -- now here's a green house to put it in. And like the furniture, the new green building is going beyond energy conservation and land use to focus mainly on building materials. Sustainable, non-toxic substitutes for PVC, insulation and piping all made the list. Find out how to build your own green dreamhouse.
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