Sustainable Living
Sustainable homes are tuned in to their natural surroundings, incorporating eco-friendly materials and building processes. Not only are they aesthetically beautiful they offer far-reaching social, economic and environmental advantages.
Sustainable homes are energy and water efficient. Green building practices significantly reduce dependency on non-renewable sources, which are expensive and major contributors to environmental pollution. Energy efficiency is at the core of green home building. Features include solar panels, closed foam insulation, sealed attic spaces, low-emissivity windows, advanced framing techniques and energy-efficient heat pumps. As a homeowner, your costs are reduced along with the decrease in heating and cooling requirements. In terms of water usage, sustainable homes help to preserve supplies for future generations. With the use of efficient plumbing to reduce waste, high-efficiency appliances and advanced irrigation systems, you can rest assured you’re using natural resources responsibly.
With construction techniques to ensure the efficient use of water and energy, it makes sense that operating costs of sustainable homes are reduced. Enhanced daylight throughout the home, solar heating and environmentally friendly lighting are just a few of the money-saving options. Furthermore, green homes are durable. This means you’ll spend less money on maintenance over time, due to the use of long-lasting, recycled materials and sustainable design in features. After all, the very definition of sustainability is “something that lasts”, which is great news for the lifespan of your home.
The environmentally conscious trend for green building has also now spilled over into market value, for homeowners. In recent times, numerous industry studies suggest that green homes result in higher resale values, across the country. In fact, many buyers view sustainable features as “must haves”, so green homes are also selling much faster than their counterparts. New home buyers know the perks of sustainable living, so in terms of investment potential, eco-friendly properties are the way of the future.