Top Green Home Building Ideas
Green homes have come a long way in the last few decades,
and green housing is quickly shifting from an optional way of building to
the mainstream. According to a survey conducted by McGraw-Hill Construction,
green builds in the residential sector made up 17% of construction in 2011,
totaling $17 billion in economic activity, and the residential green building
market is expected to grow five-fold by 2016. If you are building with us, talk
to your design team about our Green 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 here.
Build Smaller
No matter how green you build a large home; a smaller home
with the same energy-efficient and eco-friendly construction techniques will
have a smaller environmental impact. That doesn’t mean that you need to
restrict yourself to building a tiny home instead of an expansive dream
home, but be thoughtful about how you use your space. Plan your home around
your lifestyle, and keep the space manageable and cost effective. Quality over quantity, you can still build with higher end materials just in a smaller more efficient way.
Go Solar
The sun is the ultimate source of clean, low-cost energy.
When you build, you have a unique opportunity to plan for solar power use in a
way that owners of older homes cannot. By making solar power native technology
in your new home, you can take advantage of light and geography to get the most
efficiency and energy for your investment. How you position your home on its
lot and where you place solar panels can have a significant impact on the power
you collect.
Cool Your Roof
The material used on your roof can make a dramatic
difference in your home’s energy efficiency.
You may want to consider a product that reflects the sun’s energy away
from the roof, cools faster at night and holds less heat for less time in order
to help reduce energy costs and usage related to heat. There are many
roofing options, and though the green options typically are more expensive they will save you money in the long run.
Building your home allows you to discuss more custom options
than buying an older home. Contact a Landon Home representative today to
discuss the options for your new green home.
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