“It’s good to be green.”
-Kermit the Frog
The aging population and the “green movement” are two mega-trends for 21st century driving demand for aging in place and green home design. Combining these strategies makes good sense for a home which is easy to live in, healthy for the occupants, and supports the environment for future generations.
What are Green Strategies?
Green strategies are simply approaches to building/remodeling a home that is healthier, lower in maintenance and operating costs, as well as more energy efficient. Emphasis is placed on consuming less energy, water and other resources.
Green strategies for the home will generally consist of these 5 elements:
Environmentally Friendly
Starting with the site selection of the lot, house orientation and design should take advantage of natural light to cut down on lighting requirements; and reduce heat gain in the summer and loss in the winter.
Construction/remodeling of the home should include renewable materials such as; rapidly-renewable wood species like bamboo, recycled-content materials in carpets, tiles, and concrete mixes.
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