Al Gore's Eco-Friendly Home

He's been elected vice president of the United States, won an Oscar® and a Nobel Peace Prize and traveled the country teaching millions about the world's environmental crisis. Now, former Vice President Al Gore can add home improvement specialist to his list of accomplishments.

In 2007, Gore and his wife, Tipper, completed massive renovations on their Nashville home. Their goal wasn't to make their home larger or more luxurious—it was to make the space more energy efficient.