With new-home starts on the rise after a 5 year slump, green homebuilding is getting more attention. Builders and consumers alike are embracing new energy-efficient materials and methods of construction and factoring "life-cycle" assessments into the equation.
Green construction has often been victimized by its "high-cost" image, but health and environmental benefits are overcoming this concern. Builders are touting lower annual utility bills, lower accumulations of toxins, dust, and mold, and the benefits of sustainable building products.
Costs have begun to fall, and local building codes have also encouraged the trend to Green homebuilding. The trend in this field is definitely on the upswing.
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