The Green home by Sure Thing Builders LP is not much more expensive than the old-style homes. While the perimeter walls, the roof and the heating system may cost more, there are expense savings in other areas, concentrated in labor, fiberglass insulating and speed of construction.

The 4% 1-yr CD program being offered through a Memphis-area bank has a minimum of $100,000 and a maximum of $500,000. The dollar figure you choose will be based on the price of constructing the home.

Notice in the picture below that the walls have 2-1/2" of styrofoam on each side of the cavity soon to be filled with rebar and concrete. This stays in place after construction, providing you with a wall that does not leak air or radiate your heat away to the outdoors. No pink-batt insulation needed here!