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Interactive planning director Jeannine sent this image to me this morning. Residents of Sun City, a retirement community near Phoenix, once upon a time covered their lawns in grass-colored gravel. What do you think? This eco idea dates back to the early 1960s. Who needs drought-tolerant shubs and flowers when there’s emerald stones to scatter across the yard?

HGTVPro just posted renderings of the various HGTV Green Home 2010 elevations. Take a look and return here to discuss.

Our Super Fan is heading to the HGTV Green Home 2010 construction site. Got a question? Post it below.

I was sitting at my desk, clicking through the morning emails and happened upon an article about ecoATMs. It’s a spankin’ new incentive-based recycling concept. Here’s how it works: You insert your old mobile phone into the ATM, the machine assess the value of said electronic and, if there is any resale value, the machine offers the consumer a store credit or ability to donate the refund to charity. If your cell phone is trash, the ATM will recycle it for you. Cool, yes?

You’ve been asking for more details about the build of HGTV Green Home 2010 – and HGTVPro has answered the call. Our sister site just launched a brand new construction-dedicated package with photo galleries, exclusive videos and details you won’t find anywhere else.

I just added a ton of new photos to our Green cam. Check them out, then tell me what you think.

I was thinking about our HGTV Green Home and how we strive to build a sustainable, eco-friendly home that features the latest in green innovations. And then this article popped up in the New York Times about Dan Phillips, a self-trained carpenter and home builder from Huntsville, Texas …

Have you heard about the global design competition being sponsored by Electrolux? The company invited undergraduate and graduate industrial design students to send in their home appliance ideas for the next 90 years, in honor of the Electrolux 90-year anniversary.

As we await updates on HGTV Green Home 2010 construction, I thought we could take some time to talk about our favorite green building materials. Share your thoughts.

Construction is under way and a house is taking shape in Plymouth, Mass. Click through the photo gallery and share your thoughts.