Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Thursday Giveaway: Living Homes: Sustainable Architecture and Design

If you're into keeping books on your coffee table, Living Homes: Sustainable Architecture and Design would be a stunner. If you're not -- it would still be a nice one to have on the bookshelf.

It's like a Green House Tour marathon in print, with hundreds of photographs of the interiors and gardens of 22 green homes. This edition also includes an introduction by green building pioneer William McDonough.

It's full of inspiration for anyone interested in green design -- and, lucky for you, we've got a copy to give away.

If you'd like a chance to win a copy of Living Homes, which retails for $29.95, leave us a comment below by Monday 4/7 at noon EST. We'll choose a winner randomly.

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hm, what are the chances that i will win?

posted by meredith on April 3rd 2008 at 7:15am
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me? please?

posted by mrs on April 3rd 2008 at 7:18am
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I would like a chance to win a copy of Living Homes!

posted by Aunt Honey on April 3rd 2008 at 7:52am
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That book looks fabulous, and sustainable architecture is a big interest for me- I work at the Springs Preserve, a large portion of which was built to LEED Platinum level, and using many different ancient and new building techniques, including rammed earth, earth berming, straw bale, and cool towers... I would love to win this book!

posted by jhougen on April 3rd 2008 at 8:01am
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Gotta be green, gotta be mean, gotta be everything more.

posted by mamomo on April 3rd 2008 at 8:27am
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"Information is not knowledge"
-A.E.

This volume would still be an excellent addition to any of our some day to be hand-me-down libraries.

posted by marengo_valley on April 3rd 2008 at 8:34am
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I would love to win this book, and after looking at it, will probably donate it to the library.

posted by KariA on April 3rd 2008 at 8:35am
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looks amazing

posted by piepie on April 3rd 2008 at 8:43am
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We're moving this summer- I'd LOVE to win this!!

posted by elizb98 on April 3rd 2008 at 8:47am
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I would love this!

posted by Lindsie on April 3rd 2008 at 8:48am
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One of my commitment to myself is becoming more green in my and my family's lifestyle! I love homes and books about them. This book on green homes would be very intriguing to me. Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi

posted by cmh56 on April 3rd 2008 at 8:58am
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oh the joy!

posted by elisam on April 3rd 2008 at 8:59am
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I would love this too! The only book (yes singular) in my local library about sustainable architecture and design is from 1970 :) I'd review and pass it on as well.

posted by jdp on April 3rd 2008 at 9:07am
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this would be lovely.

posted by lmk on April 3rd 2008 at 9:09am
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This looks like an interesting read...

posted by redhowler on April 3rd 2008 at 9:12am
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Oooo, Pick me! Pick me!

posted by mellycooks on April 3rd 2008 at 9:26am
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I love coffee table books!

posted by leanneabe on April 3rd 2008 at 9:33am
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Please pick meee? :)

posted by l0nepinemall on April 3rd 2008 at 9:42am
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Oh, I would love to win this. It would give me some ideas for remodeling the house! Thanks for the great give away!

posted by gunzie on April 3rd 2008 at 9:51am
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Oooo oooo, pick me!

posted by paris.1789 on April 3rd 2008 at 9:51am
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Oooh, pictures! Now if only I had the resources to design and build my own...

posted by natalie.c on April 3rd 2008 at 9:58am
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May I should get a coffee table for such books....

posted by Jennifer/The Word Cellar on April 3rd 2008 at 10:05am
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Great book!

posted by angelfunk on April 3rd 2008 at 10:11am
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My husband loves books like this. Pick me!

posted by britvb12 on April 3rd 2008 at 10:14am
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We just finished building our house trying to incorporate as much "green" as we could into it. I'd love to look at this book!

posted by pjrmayo on April 3rd 2008 at 10:24am
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I would LOVE a copy of this book!

posted by cynel on April 3rd 2008 at 10:56am
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sounds cool, thx for the opportunity

posted by Lizzykewl on April 3rd 2008 at 11:37am
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oooh, me, me, pick me!
www.recovergirl.wordpress.com
easy, breezy, sustainable, recovergirl

posted by recovergirl on April 3rd 2008 at 11:51am
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Always looking for new green ideas!

posted by allie404 on April 3rd 2008 at 11:52am
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I would like to throw my name in the hat. what a sweet book.

posted by MFlick on April 3rd 2008 at 11:59am
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eye candy always tastes good....

posted by stet on April 3rd 2008 at 12:00pm
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Looks like a cool book.

posted by coffeebuzz76 on April 3rd 2008 at 12:25pm
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oh yay! i hope i win!

posted by Chantelle Sabino on April 3rd 2008 at 12:33pm
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sign me up too!

posted by mimits on April 3rd 2008 at 12:58pm
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I love this idea! We aren't in a position to build or remodel right now, but I love to get ideas for making our house greener.

posted by nifferjeno on April 3rd 2008 at 12:59pm
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I am very interested in sustainable living and the lifestyle that comes with. this would be great

posted by Amira on April 3rd 2008 at 1:23pm
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My boyfriend would love this! Architecture student(future green architect)

posted by arstellla on April 3rd 2008 at 2:30pm
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Nice! Enter me please!

posted by juliemead on April 3rd 2008 at 2:52pm
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Fingers Crossed!

posted by mschwartz on April 3rd 2008 at 3:14pm
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I just got a brand new coffee table that this book would look great on.

posted by erw3947 on April 3rd 2008 at 3:36pm
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As if you didn't know. I'd LOVE a copy.

posted by Nix Sidhe on April 3rd 2008 at 3:39pm
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Oh, I'd love to read this.

posted by melonkelli on April 3rd 2008 at 3:55pm
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My husband would love love this and I love love to see him happy.

posted by Sherry39 on April 3rd 2008 at 4:19pm
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My husband and I are working on designing our future home, this would be a fantastic way to get some (more) inspiration!

posted by Montana Girl on April 3rd 2008 at 4:47pm
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I would like to own this book, please. Thank you.

posted by pmq on April 3rd 2008 at 4:59pm
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Yep...I'm leaving a comment. Definitely want this...

posted by High Desert Diva on April 3rd 2008 at 5:16pm
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Ooooh! DOn't forget me! This is a fab book!

posted by dansan826 on April 3rd 2008 at 5:58pm
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must have book

posted by RayM on April 3rd 2008 at 6:23pm
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fingers crossed

posted by tiffie555 on April 3rd 2008 at 7:07pm
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What a great book. My husband specializes in Green Building--I know he would really appreciate this!

disarray at onebox dot com

posted by disarray on April 3rd 2008 at 7:32pm
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great giveaway. we're house hunting and green is important to us

posted by lhark on April 4th 2008 at 3:57am
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This looks like a beautiful book full of inspiration.

posted by Panjo Kids on April 4th 2008 at 5:49am
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Cool! We would LOVE this!

posted by Kharmynn on April 4th 2008 at 7:18am
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Pretty book.

posted by ndanger on April 4th 2008 at 7:21am
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OOOH! Pick me please! We're planning to build a LEED Certified home... as soon as we can find a good lot!

posted by Manders22 on April 4th 2008 at 7:21am
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This looks lovely.

posted by Pixie on April 4th 2008 at 7:21am
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Yes, please.

posted by ChiAdam on April 4th 2008 at 7:22am
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ooh, ahh! thanks.

posted by egay on April 4th 2008 at 7:22am
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what a great coffee table book!

posted by noya on April 4th 2008 at 7:22am
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my boyfriend and I would love to read this!

posted by gogoalix on April 4th 2008 at 7:23am
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We're planning to build our own home after the daughter graduates from college. This would be a great idea starter.

posted by kimg924 on April 4th 2008 at 7:25am
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This book looks great! I'd love it.

posted by fizzyizzy on April 4th 2008 at 7:27am
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I love more green books.

posted by weezerad79 on April 4th 2008 at 7:35am
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My sister's family is planning on building a new home, and I've been desperately trying to get them to think of green design instead of the typical phony-colonial rubbish in Virginia.

posted by bepsf on April 4th 2008 at 7:37am
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I need this for a project at work.

posted by JoanneM on April 4th 2008 at 7:37am
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Pick me, please!

posted by FlappyMcGee on April 4th 2008 at 7:40am
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pick me! pick me! =)

posted by evilaril22 on April 4th 2008 at 7:51am
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Ooh, that would definitely be an awesome read.

posted by Jekyl on April 4th 2008 at 7:55am
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yes, please!

posted by .Jaclyn. on April 4th 2008 at 8:00am
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yes please a copy for me!

posted by debbieeastbay on April 4th 2008 at 8:01am
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I would love to own this book! Thank you!

posted by Rachel Abrams on April 4th 2008 at 8:02am
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I'm moving this May by myself for the first time ever! I would love this book!

posted by SFdiana on April 4th 2008 at 8:06am
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i would love this

posted by peaceyall on April 4th 2008 at 8:21am
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would love to add this book to my library

posted by susie b on April 4th 2008 at 8:22am
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count me in to win! :)

posted by AimeeRoo on April 4th 2008 at 8:25am
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I would love to have this book!!

posted by kandmt on April 4th 2008 at 8:30am
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I just so happen to be in the market for a nice coffee table book with great photos and I am secretly pining away for a greener home. I am working on the green home from a personal stand point but can't change the construction so I will have to continue to admire those who can via this book. Thanks!

posted by lelliott74 on April 4th 2008 at 8:34am
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I have clients who want to build a home on a great piece of land -- help me convince them not to build a McMansion by offering examples of other more inspiring ways to build.

posted by paeonia on April 4th 2008 at 8:37am
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There's no way!!!!!But you never know...

posted by maxi on April 4th 2008 at 8:38am
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yes please!

posted by pamela on April 4th 2008 at 8:40am
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Definitely a book I would love to own.

posted by rjb on April 4th 2008 at 8:41am
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Although my apartment is much too small for coffee table (or a living room), I promise to read/study the photos every night for a month if I win.

posted by A Necessary Equal on April 4th 2008 at 9:07am
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Working on a house renovation and this would be a great resource. Thanks for the chance.

posted by annie-san on April 4th 2008 at 9:07am
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would like one for my office.

posted by Astrid Vladi on April 4th 2008 at 9:08am
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currently renovating my house and trying to stay as green as possible. Nice.

posted by theora55 on April 4th 2008 at 9:10am
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I would read it first, leisurely, then regift it to my daughter

posted by dar on April 4th 2008 at 9:13am
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I like books

posted by mookie76 on April 4th 2008 at 9:29am
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beautiful book.

posted by Joan in SB on April 4th 2008 at 9:32am
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if only all builders & developers would adhere to some degree of responsible building.

posted by rcpwjr on April 4th 2008 at 9:41am
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I would love to learn more about sustainable design and architecture!

posted by umshine on April 4th 2008 at 9:50am
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yes please.

posted by TheoJ on April 4th 2008 at 9:51am
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pick me, please!!

posted by jessicabrooke on April 4th 2008 at 10:16am
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Absolutely lovely!

posted by shaldeman on April 4th 2008 at 10:17am
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Go green!
Cuz it's the new black.

posted by callbob on April 4th 2008 at 10:18am
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I'd love to be reading it this spring.

posted by cc2008 on April 4th 2008 at 10:29am
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it will look so goooood on my new coffee table.

posted by New York Muhtari on April 4th 2008 at 10:54am
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Looks like a nice book.

posted by cc8 on April 4th 2008 at 10:57am
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Pick me! Pick me! :o)

posted by BigPoppa on April 4th 2008 at 11:00am
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This would be great on my coffee table.

posted by chandlertoth on April 4th 2008 at 11:01am
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I hope I win :)

posted by lucygirl060107 on April 4th 2008 at 11:06am
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I tend to have too many books as it is...

posted by fugitiverouge on April 4th 2008 at 11:21am
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Gosh, I'd like this pretty book : )

posted by yourcaricature on April 4th 2008 at 11:34am
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pick me! :)

posted by ada on April 4th 2008 at 11:44am
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bookworm

posted by LaDonnaNichole on April 4th 2008 at 11:46am
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Mmm, I've really fallen into this green living thing. Granted, it's easier to do in my 'hood -- good ol' NYC.

posted by Eric P. on April 4th 2008 at 11:57am
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Such an important book! I'd love to have a copy!

posted by ninarucker on April 4th 2008 at 12:12pm
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So much more than a coffee table book!

posted by scaram0uche on April 4th 2008 at 12:15pm
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I'd love to add this to my library.

posted by julia2 on April 4th 2008 at 12:32pm
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ohh la la!

posted by andreaj3000 on April 4th 2008 at 12:38pm
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Ooooh! So into green design and getting a new house soon so I love new tips!

posted by HolyVataha on April 4th 2008 at 12:45pm
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this would be a great addition to my library

posted by emilyjoyce on April 4th 2008 at 12:48pm
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Me, pretty please!

posted by Ta on April 4th 2008 at 1:23pm
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Would be a great addition.

posted by Manny on April 4th 2008 at 1:25pm
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Let the dream home inspirations begin.

posted by Armand on April 4th 2008 at 1:42pm
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i'd love to win this...

posted by sms on April 4th 2008 at 2:24pm
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Please enter me!

posted by SeekingSimplicity on April 4th 2008 at 2:44pm
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I'd love it, please please!

posted by sarahn06 on April 4th 2008 at 3:28pm
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yes!!! me please....

posted by violetviola on April 4th 2008 at 4:38pm
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Looks interesting!

posted by Deb on April 4th 2008 at 4:54pm
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Fingers crossed!

posted by nycek on April 4th 2008 at 7:00pm
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No!!! Pick Me

posted by peekab00 on April 4th 2008 at 7:01pm
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I want a copy!!

posted by alinia on April 4th 2008 at 7:13pm
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We're rebuilding our garage and trying to do it in as eco-friendly a way as possible. While I don't imagine that many garages will be featured, I bet this would still have some great ideas!

posted by theseboots on April 4th 2008 at 7:48pm
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i just started graduate school for ecological design - this seems like a perfect addition to the collection I'm slowly creating. Add me in!

posted by adobe on April 4th 2008 at 8:44pm
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My best friend is an architect with her own home renovation business. Her interests have rubbed off on me, so if I won I might give this to her. But I also might just keep it for myself.

posted by fast_wheels on April 4th 2008 at 8:53pm
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I love to have this book. I am hoping to build a house myself in the next few years.

posted by Cally on April 4th 2008 at 9:20pm
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I'd love a copy!

posted by alygal on April 5th 2008 at 6:37am
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Looks like a beautiful book. Hope I win it!

posted by atlanticredhead on April 5th 2008 at 6:42am
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beautiful book

posted by laurenms on April 5th 2008 at 9:02am
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This book looks awesome! Would love to win it!

posted by jkisgen on April 5th 2008 at 12:02pm
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It looks like a beautiful book!

posted by jennifer732 on April 5th 2008 at 1:11pm
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This would probably be a great resource for me, as I am an Interior Design student entirely devoted to green design.

posted by zhasmene on April 5th 2008 at 9:56pm
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excellent resource for green inspiration!

posted by longgoneblonde on April 5th 2008 at 10:20pm
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this would be an awesome book to win, perfect for dreaming up my green dream home!

posted by aheide2000 on April 6th 2008 at 3:19pm
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Count me in.

posted by randomw on April 6th 2008 at 4:28pm
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This would give me two years to come up with a green house plan! Thanks!

posted by choochoo on April 6th 2008 at 6:56pm
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oo would love to read this!

posted by Khakigrl on April 7th 2008 at 4:26am
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I never win anything :( I would love this!

posted by Leez on April 7th 2008 at 5:38pm
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Looks very helpful.

posted by Alisha D on July 18th 2008 at 9:09pm
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