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More from Home & GardenLet's start in the driveway. That's where the winner of HGTV's Green Home 2008 will find the first in a long line of environmentally friendly features: a GMC Yukon Hybrid.
In and around the yards are permeable pavers for groundwater filtration; 93 percent drought-tolerant plants and native species; and irrigation water supplied by a rainwater harvesting system.
Inside the 2,000-plus-square-foot, three-bedroom home, features include the following:
n A solar energy system.
n Eco-friendly hardwood flooring.
n Sealants and paints low in volatile organic compounds.
n High-performance, low-glare windows.
n Window blinds for indoor climate control.
n Energy-efficient lighting.
n Lamps made from recycled glass.
n Recycled and reconditioned furniture.
n Upholstered furniture with organic fabrics.
n Energy Star flat-screen TVs.
n Organic bed linens.
n Energy Star kitchen appliances.
n Natural quartz countertops.
n Kitchen faucet with low-flow aerator for water conservation.
n Kitchen recycling center.
n Energy Star washer and dryer.
n Ceiling fans.
n Low-flow shower heads, toilets, bathroom faucets and sinks.
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