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Building Green TV Show Airs on PBS

'Building Green,' the first television series about eco-friendly building techniques and alternatives, will air 13 episodes on PBS to help homeowners discover how easy and healthy it is to go green.

Building Green TV announced today that its new weekly television series about creating beautiful homes and buildings in harmony with the environment is set to air on PBS affiliate stations across the country starting June 5, 2007.

The show looks at a variety of ways to "green" homes and buildings using earth-friendly techniques and materials that are better for people, as well as the planet.

From blue jean insulation to bamboo flooring, Kevin Contreras, host and creator of "Building Green," introduces viewers to every aspect of green building using the design and construction of his own green Santa Barbara dream home as a living workshop. Each week, viewers follow the progress of Kevin's home through signature segments like "Inside the Design," "Saving Green," "The Green Extreme," "Building Health," "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle," and "Easy Steps."

"Many people don't realize that buildings cause more CO2 emissions than cars," Contreras said. "In fact, buildings and their construction account for nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumed in this country each year. By providing people access to information about how they can build greener, I believe we can better sustain our planet -- one home at a time."

According to Roper's Green Gauge Report, 50 percent of American adults say they would do more for the environment if only they knew how. "My goal is to show viewers just how easy it is to live green," continued Contreras. "It's also essential for people to see that an environmentally conscious lifestyle does not mean doing without."

Building Green will also provide viewers with a video-intensive companion website, BuildingGreenTV.com to offer even more information. By bringing homeowners and homebuilders together, the site connects users with experts and resources to develop a sense of community for people who want to make a difference.

To find PBS station listings and air dates for "Building Green," visit BuildingGreenTV.com.

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