The following links will direct you to sites with a wealth of practical information about creating a sustainable home. ‘Going green’ is not rocket science, nor is it necessarily costly.
For example, some of the largest energy savings around the home can be achieved by simple measures such as the use of adjustable shading on east and west facing windows; orienting living rooms so that they face north; and avoiding large amounts of glazing on west-facing walls. With a little bit of forethought and planning you can have a dream home, without costing the Earth.