Many architects have come up with designs for environmentally friendly
buildings that use a fraction of the energy of current home designs.
But often, creating long-term energy savings means adding additional
up-front costs to the construction. One Great Lakes city is trying to
find a way to encourage architects and builders to incorporate those
advancements into more affordable homes. It may become a model for the
entire region. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Jonathan Ahl has the
story: