Voters Choices:

First Poll:

Which Is Most Important In A Green Home?

Key Green Feature: Green Flooring clearly beat out all other choices in this category which included a dream kitchen, hybrid heating system, eco friendly insulation and a deck.

Second Poll:

What Would You Expect To Pay For A Green Home?

Price: In this category there was a tie between $80,000 and $100,000.

Third Poll:

Which Of These Flooring Choices Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

Flooring: In this category the clear winner was Mount Vernon Cherry, which won over such green flooring choices as Royal Dynasty Bamboo and Sunset Cork.

Fourth Poll:

Which Of These Lighting Choices Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

Lighting: In this category there was a tie between Ceiling Fans and Recessed Lighting, a close second was Undercabinet lighting and Wall Sconces.

Fifth Poll:

Which Of These Roofing Choices Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

Roofing: In this category the clear winner was metal roofing.  It beat out asphalt, slate, rubber and wood shakes.  Metal is a great choice, not only is it durable and long lasting, but it will protect the green home from the hot rays of the sun.

Sixth Poll:

Which Of These Fireplace Surround Choices Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

Fireplace Surround: In this category there was a tie between stone and traditional, a close second was wood and stucco clearly beating out tile as choices for the Green Home fireplace surround.  Stone and traditional fireplace surrounds are both such great choices it's easy to see why there was a tie so the Green Home fireplace surround will incorporate both ideas and possibly more.  Congratulations to the winners and thanks for your votes.

Seventh Poll:

Which Of These Luxury Bath Item Choices Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

Luxury Bath Items: In this category there was a close race between the power shower and the infinity air bath, but the power shower was the winner.  In third place was heated floors which clearly beat out heated mirrors.  Thanks to those who voted in this poll.

Eighth Poll:

Which Of These Countertop Choices Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

Countertops: In this category the clear winner was wood which beat out all other countertop choices including granite, solid surface and concrete.  Thanks to those who voted in this poll.

Voters Choices Continued:

Ninth Poll:

Which Of These Bathroom Fixture Finish Choices Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

Bathroom Fixture Finishes: In this category the clear winner was chrome beating out all the competition including oil rubbed bronze, brushed nickel and brass.  Thanks to those who voted in this poll.

Tenth Poll:

Which Of These Kitchen Sink Choices Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

Kitchen Sinks: In this category the winner was the farmer's apron sink with undermount double bowl a close second.  Thanks to those who voted in this poll.

Eleventh Poll:

Which Of These Kitchen Backsplash Choices Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

Kitchen Backsplashes: In this category tile and stone tied for the winner with beadboard a close second.  Thanks to those who voted in this poll.

Twelfth Poll:

Which Of These Laundry Room Flooring Choices Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

Laundry Room Flooring: In this category ceramic and stone tied once again for the winning laundry room flooring.  Thanks to those who voted in this poll.  Stay tuned to see your votes in the Green Home 2008.

Thirteenth Poll:

Which Of These Heating & Cooling Choices Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

HVAC System: In this category a geothermal heat pump won with no opposition, beating even radiant and high velocity forced air which got no votes.  Thanks to those who voted in this poll.  Stay tuned to see your votes in the Green Home 2008.

Fourteenth Poll:

Which Of These Luxury Features Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

Luxury Feature: In this category there was no clear winner.  Since none of the features got any more votes than the others this feature will be a surprise in the final project.  Thanks to those who voted in this poll.  Stay tuned to see your votes in the Green Home 2008.

Fifteenth Poll:

Which Of These Fireplace Types Should Be Used In The Green Home 2008?

Fireplace Type: In this category the winner was zero-clearance woodburning fireplace.  However, several votes were cast in favor of the masonry woodburning and woodburning with gas backup choices all of which beat out gas (vented and non-vented) and electric.  Thanks to those who voted in this poll.  Stay tuned to see your votes in the Green Home 2008.

Sixteenth Poll: (Final Green Home 2008 Poll)

Where Should The Green Home 2008 Be Built?

Location: In this category the most votes were cast, not surprisingly, in favor of a Lakeside Lot.  Wooded lot came in a close second, with the least votes for Prairie.  Thanks to those who voted in our final Green Home 2008 poll.  Stay tuned to see your votes in the Green Home 2008.  More details coming soon.