Phil Hart on Sustainability, Smart Growth, and Building Green March 6, 2003 WCPN Web Exclusive Interview By: Shula Neuman "Our thanks to Phil Hart for providing this information. Mr. Hart is chair of the planning committee for of SCS, an amalgom of organizations working to promote sustainable communities. Mr. Hart is also an architect and is past-president of the American Institute of Architects, Cleveland Chapter." Phil Hart's Top Ten Things You Can Do To Make Your House Greener Plan your home's site orientation Place your house so that the sun works as a natural heater; use plants as sun control. Insulate your walls and roof. Insulate your windows (double if not triple pane) Seal all openings, including the air change system. Develop a healthy indoor environment. Eliminate mold spores Use non-toxic materials and paints Use recycled and recyclable building materials Install a high efficiency heating/cooling system Use a sealed combustion heating units Install a CO2 detector Allow for natural ventilation. Conserve water use Flush with a 1.6 gallon water closets Bath in low flow showers Turn off water when it's not in use Install fluorescent lamps and fixtures And last, but certainly the most important thing you can do... Influence your city to adapt sustainable policies.