Posts Tagged ‘energy efficient building’
An Ultra Modern Narrow Lot Home
May 13, 2010 1 CommentWhile recently researching exterior and interior design ideas for the smaller, narrow lot house design, this house was discovered. The trend in the housing market this year is that homes will be decreasing in size and will be designed to include more efficient floor plans and amenities as opposed to the luxury extras of year’s [...]
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April 29, 2010 No CommentsWith the downturn in the economy, the housing moarket truly has suffered from the very start. But, as time passes, there are small signs that life in the housing market is turning around. And with that, so is the attitude of home buyers. What’s important to home buyers now? Well, when the financial climate changes, [...]
Pin ItPermeable Pavers – A “Green” Alternative
April 6, 2010 No CommentsThe current “building green” wave has taken over the residential home plan industry especially for those homeowners interested in reducing their ecological footprint and living in a energy efficient house plan. Homeowners are pondering their eco-commitments both inside and outside the home whether they currently have a green house or not. This holds true for [...]
Pin ItNoticeable Home Trends
April 1, 2010 2 CommentsEvery year experts in all fields try to determine what will be the “hot” thing for that upcoming year in their field of expertise. Some base their predictions on what happened the year before, the financial climate, news events and other subjects in order to get a grip on what’s coming up. When it comes [...]
Pin It7 Reasons To Build Green
March 16, 2010 No Commentsby Jeremy Friedman Green building is the buzz among homeowners and building professionals these days. Just about every architectural website or magazine offers energy efficient house plans in every style and size, and nearly every media outlet boasts reminders about the benefits of building the “green” way. It’s estimated the percentage of new homes built [...]
Pin ItGreener Building And Living
March 2, 2010 4 CommentsWith rising costs sweeping the nation, homeowners everywhere are discovering ways to conserve energy and lead a more efficient lifestyle. These include everything from small changes in your day-to-day-routine to building an entire home the “green” way. Of course, building an energy efficient home gives you the opportunity to create an energy efficient environment right [...]
Pin ItHomebuyer’s Current Choices
February 18, 2010 2 CommentsBuilders for the past several years have thought that “bigger is better” as the size of the American family’s home continued to increase. But, since this year’s International Builder Show in Las Vegas, some surprising changes are happening with homebuyers as they lean toward smaller dwellings that have a “less is more” attitude. Builders, take [...]
Pin ItWhat Is Green Building Anyway?
February 2, 2010 5 Commentsby Jeremy Friedman The green movement is sweeping the country. You can’t pick up a magazine or turn on the T.V. without finding the latest facts and tips for living the “green way.” It’s discussed in trade journals, newspapers, and commercials and home building is one area that is no exception. While many people are [...]
Pin ItEnergy Efficiency Tax Breaks
January 30, 2009 No CommentsMaking certain upgrades to your home may just save you money! The nation’s tax system has several money saving opportunities available for those homeowners seeking to make their homes more energy efficient. Although the tax system is very complex and often overwhelming for many consumers, it is worth the time and effort to check out [...]
Pin ItThe Popular One-Story Home
January 16, 2009 No CommentsToday’s homes are designed in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit every family’s lifestyle and needs. What is one person’s dream abode may not be suited for another. Therefore, it’s important to put in the extra time and effort to search for the perfect home that you’ll love a lifetime. Keeping that in [...]
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