by Dara Childs | Nov 21, 2011 | Sustainability
Some of the elements of a green home are actually passively green. What this means is that the elements that make your home green and use sustainable energy, like rooms with many sealed windows that utilize the natural light, and homes built on lots that have plenty... by Dara Childs | Nov 18, 2011 | Sustainability
People in the market to build a luxury home have many things to consider. Cost of construction, location of the home, floor plans, architecture, landscaping. Have you considered green factors? Just because a home is a luxury home does not mean it can’t be green.... by Dara Childs | Nov 17, 2011 | Houston Area
There are more tax incentives available for green home improvements, new construction of green homes and businesses in green buildings than are noted in the news. There are property tax abatements, utility incentives, loans and grants available to be used by... by Dara Childs | Nov 16, 2011 | Sustainability
One of the great things about a green home is that it reduces the amount of waste, from construction to daily usage by the family that lives there. Recycled materials, from recycled concrete to recycled bricks and siding made of recycled materials reduce waste in... by Dara Childs | Nov 11, 2011 | Sustainability
Home construction and renovation has been becoming greener and healthier for many years. President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Energy Policy Act of 1992, which, in part, made low-flow toilets mandatory in new construction of homes and businesses. Today, it...
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