More Top Green Home Building Ideas

More Top Green Home Building Ideas

A couple weeks ago we talked about green home options when designing your Landon home. Here are a few more options and you can always read this post again for more options.

Dropping costs in green technology are helping to make green housing a popular trend and available to more and more homeowners. These green building concepts are being put to work for homebuyer customers at all price levels. Read more tips about the trend today.

Use Sustainable Materials

From the frame of your home to the flooring inside it, sustainable building materials can reduce the impact of your construction on the environment. Wood is a renewable resource when you choose a supplier who follows sustainable planting practices. Flooring is one area where new products that are environmentally friendly and great for home insulation ratings and climate control efficiency are flourishing. Modern flooring of this sort includes bamboo, cork and linoleum, which is made of natural, renewable materials.

Focus on Water

Americans are becoming increasingly aware of fresh water consumption and conservation, and are taking further steps to reduce water consumption. Consider fixtures and appliances that conserve water such as low flow faucet aerators, tank-less water heaters and Energy Star rated washers. There’s even a product on the market that automatically pauses your shower once the water has warmed up so that gallons of hot water aren’t wasted in an empty shower.

“Energize” Your Windows

Energy Star windows are relatively new players in the window market, but they’ve quickly become rock stars. These aptly-named windows are government-rated as Energy Star products, and are much more energy-efficient windows than even the newer, double-pane models. Energy Star windows also greatly reduce sound transfer between outside and inside. The result is dropped costs in heating and cooling properties.

Take Thermostats to a New Level

Once only available in high-end homes, highly programmable thermostats are becoming the standard for new homes everywhere. These high-tech thermostats can be programmed to adjust heating and cooling activities that take into account time of day, times when no one is home, vacations and more. This type of thermostat reduces your heating and cooling bills and saves the environment by reducing energy production. Furthermore, your HVAC system works more efficiently, meaning less wear-and-tear on the system and a longer life.

There are many, many green products and building options out there today. Consult your Landon Representative today to start designing your green home.