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In our quest for building green, the humble garage is almost always forgotten. A US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study has revealed that garages sharing adjacent wall to the house are responsible for indoor pollution which affects the health of those living in it. This happens because the interface between the house and the garage is not properly designed reducing the indoor quality of air. As a consequence, all green features incorporated in the house get nullified due to neglecting the designing of your garage. [...]
Since antiquity, there is an old Angsana tree in Singapore. It is a valuable tree. So valuable that it has earned itself immunity: it was ruled that the tree is not to be chopped down if it is in the way of construction; instead it will be moved and transplanted under the guidelines issued by the authority overseeing trees. However, things took a twist of turns a few years back. [...]
Versatile designs that are easily adaptable to people of all ages replace impractical sunken living rooms and spiral staircases. More and more homeowners are choosing to stay in their homes as they age and accommodate them according to their physical limitations. If you already have the nice wide hallways, level floors and fewer stairs, it makes these types of changes easier. [...]
As most people know, the latest trend in construction is ‘GREEN’ or environmentally friendly buildings. As energy prices continue to soar and global warming attracts more attention, the GREEN construction trend is likely to escalate. The goal of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the benefits of GREEN construction and illustrate how Off-Site Construction & modular buildings complement GREEN construction. [...]
With the number of “green” housing options continuing to expand, you will be happy to learn that you don’t have to give up your personal style or taste in order to have a more eco-friendly home. In fact, here is a look at some of the green products you might want to consider using when building a new home or when remodeling an old one. [...]
The driving point, builders don’t get paid and can’t pay the bills without selling homes. You’ll also want to understand how builders calculate their costs, lot premiums, and profits. Is the home certified “green”? Most often a seller wants or needs to sell their home, but the vast majority of time it is not the difference between putting food on the table or not. [...]
Green homes are the hot topic today and insulation is an important part of making a home more energy efficient. But more insulation is not always better. This article explains some of the problems that can occur when installing additional insulation. [...]
In today’s real estate market, many prospective homeowners are faced with the tough financing situations that are now all too common. The government does not seem to have any viable solutions and seems to just get us further into the crevasse of recession but allowing big banks to run even further off course. If you find yourself seeking a way out of a life of bank servitude, try building your own green home by using these strategies. [...]
As many old buildings are torn down, environmentalists have found that the insulation in the walls releases harmful bi-products when destroyed. Another environmental issue is the disposal of the insulation material after demolition. Older insulation can rarely be recycled or re-used as the ultimate test of time proved them to be unsustainable. [...]
Your homes energy consumption can be modified to comply with today’s greener standards. Even modest changes can make a positive difference. [...]
Trends in sustainable and environmentally friendly construction continue to inch towards the mainstream, with new products being introduced almost daily that are more cost effective and efficient than ever. Here are some products and trends in environmental construction: Walls Use of alternative building materials, including reclaimed woods, recycled metals and non toxic materials are making homes more green from the inside out. [...]
Green homes are the hot topic today and insulation is an important part of making a home more energy efficient. But more insulation is not always better. This article explains how heat flows in homes and how to select the right barrier to control heat flow. [...]
Green homes are the hot topic today and insulation is an important part of making a home more energy efficient. But more insulation is not always better. This article explains how to determine the most cost-effective amount of insulation for your home. [...]
Looking for a “green” home in Charleston? Check out this article! As more and more buyers are wanting energy-efficient and green homes, builders and sellers are trying to meet this growing demand. In the past few months, the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) has incorporated a green features section on every MLS report where builders and sellers can list whether the home has Energy Star appliances, solar panels, bamboo floors, and rain collection systems already in place. [...]
The green building boom is well underway, with around 10% of new homes expected to be green homes by the year 2010. This rise in green building isn’t just due to increased environmental awareness, but also to increased awareness of the advantages of green building, including substantial cost savings. Here are the main reasons that the green building boom is only going to get bigger. [...]
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