The sage house

Check out this profile and video tour of a house designed for US Green Building Council (USGBC) founder David Gottfried. The house boasts the highest 'platinum' certification under LEED, the USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building rating system, and features solar thermal and photovoltaics, rainwater collection, water efficient plumbing fixtures, reclaimed timber flooring, FSC-certified furniture, a natural lighting strategy and zero VOC finishes.