French photographer, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, has hit a home run with his documentary, HOME. Arthus-Bertrand traces the formation of the planet, the ecological balances, human interactions, and climate change with breathtaking images. He ends with positive steps and examples.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU&feature=related

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Check this out at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40201539/ns/technology_and_science-green_innovation/

A Home for the Future

Virginia Tech's Lumenhaus, which won the 2010 Solar Decathlon Europe, is a great model for the future of home design. The awesome thing about this house is that it's about more than just solar power. A smart grid and a passive cooling/geothermal heating system make this house a gem for the environment. Plus, it's a pretty cool place to live - who wouldn't want a house with moveable walls?!

Click here to take a virtual tour, and check out the Related Article for more information.

Thanks to Ms. Ramadan for showing us this article.