reen homes are the trend complicated as one would think.
these days. In a world The National Association of Home
where people are fast using Builders has listed guidelines
up the earth’s natural resources for building green homes that are
and irreversibly so, green very useful for home builders.
buildings have gained importance The guidelines include an
in the real estate industry. easy-to-use checklist that
Green building techniques include builders can follow during the
the use of building materials construction process. With local
that are renewable and locally home building associations
available. Green homes protect creating regionally appropriate
the environment, control energy green building programs, the
costs and may serve as affordable concept of 'green homes' is
housing. Today more and more taking off among home builders.
builders are focusing on building
green homes as these structures Some people believe that building
are proving to be profitable green homes involves a lot of
investments. money, at least more than
conventional homes do. On the
Many people believe that building contrary, experienced green home
green homes is a social and builders say that building a
environmental responsibility and green home is not as expensive as
should be promoted by not just it is hyped to be. Custom
governmental authorities, but builders can build green
also by builders, developers and properties at the same costs it
real estate professionals. Green takes to build conventional homes
homes save money and maintenance because green building materials
and are healthier to live in. are now readily available and
cost efficient. Green products
Building a green home is not such as user-friendly insulation,
chemically neutral paints and preference of green homes. One
flooring, natural landscaping national survey puts the
products, compact fluorescent percentage of the market that is
bulbs, solar roof panels, etc. open to and interested in green
are all readily available. buildings at a whopping 50%. This
Because most green products are is proof enough for the growing
energy efficient, installing them popularity and demand for green
helps the home owner save a lot homes. Builders can join their
of money that otherwise would go local green building programs to
toward footing a home’s utility take advantage of this growing
bills. market segment. Home buyers can
opt for green homes, which are
Environmental consultant David energy efficient, environmentally
Johnson in his book "Building friendly, durable and cost
Green in a Black and White World" efficient.
provides extensive survey
information on home buyers’
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