Is a green-built home in a sea of suburbia truly sustainable?
Plenty of builders have the desire to build more sustainably but just aren’t sure where to start. Builder asked a handful of experts to weigh in on the subject.
Forget environmental stewardship for a minute. Greener, sustainable construction is in builders’ best interests on economic grounds.
Developing and Developed Nations are Now Vying for Limited Natural Resources and Sustainable Building Will Have an Impact
Economic and environmental experts see problems and solutions in terms of changing personal behaviors.
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For too long, builders have been oblivious to the destructive impact on the environment caused by development and construction.
A radical shift toward sustainable practices may be the housing industry’s saving grace.
Builders who have made a commitment to sustainability say that their marketing efforts focus more on education than persuasion.
What’s it take for a builder to go green? It starts with a desire to learn and a willingness to push the envelope.
No conversation about green building can commence without a discussion about the site.