Green Homes
Green homes are a part of the green building process-the practice.
The goal is to improve the efficiency of buildings and the maximizing of their efficient use of energy, water and materials.
It is similar to natural building which is usually done on a smaller scale and tends to focus on the use of natural materials that are available locally. An integral concept of green homes is the sustainability of the resources in the home. Effective green housing can lead to reduced operating costs, improved occupant health due to better indoor air quality and reduced environmental impact.
True practitioners who build green homes attempt to seek an ecological and aesthetic harmony between the structure and its surrounding environment.
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