Today we did part of the Green Home Tour. We stopped at the 3 homes in Durham. First, we went to the home at Southpoint. I thought it had to be a typo in the brocheur but there really is a house at the Streets at Southpoint, right outside the Bose store.
I’m generally not a fan of new constructions but I really liked this house. Despite the house’s small footprint, it felt very spacious inside with high ceilings and a loft. The brochure lists it’s price at just over $89,000 which is a steal, esp. for a “green” home. If you are at Southpoint in the next few weeks, stop by and see this house, it’s definitely worth your time.
Next we stopped at the home on Eastway.
This one didn’t do much for me. The developer tore down all of the existing homes on this street and built all new row houses and condos. I would have been much more impressed if the existing homes had been renovated. The constructions were energy efficient, but there wasn’t really anything else “green” about them. Their only redeeming quality is that they were designed for lower income families (although the sample cost more than my house did).
Finally, we went to the Goldstein House.
We a live a block from this house and have been watching it’s construction. It was great to have an excuse to see the inside. When I think of green construction, this is what I think of. Underground cistern, solar power, the works. This house is being custom built for the owner so the price wasn’t listed, although I’m sure it is worth a hefty price.
The tour continues tomorrow as well as next weekend and it is free so if you’re interested in green construction, you should give it a go.
