Building Industry Going "Green"

Going “Green”

Today there is a lot of talk about going “green” in the housing industry. Many consumers think of green building as a fad or “doing it because everyone else is doing it”. There are many reasons to build green or implement “green” aspects into a new home. While a customer does not have to build a house that is entirely green from the flooring to the insulation there are reasons for choosing green products. This entry will show some of the green building trends that are important and useful to homeowners around the country

Solar energy has predominately been used in commercial building and is now making its way into new home construction Solar energy is a way to cut down on electricity and makes not only a great impact on a consumers wallet but also  the environment

Reclaimed products or products used and formed by recycled material is another way to help our surrounding environment, but also is now becoming more appealing to the eye. Whether it is using reclaimed wood for cabinets or flooring, to using it as a source of home insulation reclaimed products is the direction of the future

Energy efficient appliances have been around the home building industry for several years but are worth talking about now. As we have progressed through the past several years energy efficient appliances and HVAC units have become more advanced and are a must in any new home. We as an industry have a responsibility to help our environment and our customer. There is no better way to do this than to use energy efficient appliances as standard features in all homes being built.

The last category that this post will talk about is somewhat new to the industry. Roof top gardens are making their way into the market and are a great way to reduce water in sewer systems and can help prevent flooding and run-off by capturing rain water and filtering it. These gardens are seen mostly on top of commercial buildings but have been making a turn towards the housing industry. They are great for our environment and also a wonderful conversation piece with guests, friends, and family!

This is a wonderful topic and we welcome more ideas and input. Follow us @CSHOhio on Twitter and tweet some of your “green” ideas.