Howdy,

I sure have heard a lot about LEED recently. I keep thinking that LEED classifications pertain to the mass market materials. To be honest, it seems kinda like a good start, but if we are really talking "green" then its not even close. I must admit, that I haven't researched their merits much, and yet I have some prejudice (silly me). Does vernacular architecture (i've been using cypress lately (thumbs up)) fall within the classifications, do their codes recognize rammed earth, is embodied energy taken into account?, etc.

With the good group of people around the TFG it seems the "greenest" of homes could be built....

Nevertheless, LEED has some grasp on the control of the benefits of building "green". Is the Guild trying to enter the conversations with the powers that be on that level? Is our style of building appreciated in that realm?