Name: The tradeoffs of building green
Uploaded: 2010-04-14T08:45:00Z
Duration: 5 min 56 s
Description: In a short, funny, data-packed talk at TED U, Catherine Mohr walks through all the geeky decisions she made when building a green new house -- looking at real energy numbers, not hype. What choices matter most? Not the ones you think.

In a short, funny, data-packed talk at TED U, Catherine Mohr walks through all the geeky decisions she made when building a green new house -- looking at real energy numbers, not hype. What choices matter most? Not the ones you think.

Catherine Mohr: The tradeoffs of building green

The tradeoffs of building green

Exploring the hidden impact of everyday choices, from using paper towels to constructing homes, reveals surprising environmental costs.

Opting for eco-conscious materials like FSC-certified lumber can halve a home's embodied energy, fostering greener living.

Even small choices, like using recycled paper towels or efficient fixtures, have profound impacts on a home’s energy footprint.