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As our planet continues to take more & more of a beating, there has been a real emergence of building environmentally conscious housing. In years past homes were constructed with materials that were not just damaging to the environment but as we eventually discovered, harmful to us as well. Prime examples of this were the use of things like lead based paint & piping & asbestos. There is more. These materials have caused an amazing amount of damage to the planet & to people’s health.

Today the concept of constructing homes that are considerate to the planet has become more than an idea, it has become an absolute necessity. The focus of this movement is the construction of homes using recycled & renewable resources. Clear? It also focuses on clean power sources. There is more. These power sources have little to no negative impact on the environment as they harness the power of sun (solar power) & aim to reduce the amount of electrical & gas power needed to keep the home comfortable. Another great idea that is helping the environment is designing homes with efficient drainage which assists in the replenishing of ground water resources.

Homes that are properly insulated require far less electricity to heat. The end result of this kind of building philosophy is that it will cost less for the owner to heat & maintain. However the most desirable result of these type of homes & policies is the reduced impact that construction is having on the environment & the planet. With the population on the rise & industry on the rise too, we as residents of this planet need to do everything in our power to ensure the safety & longevity of our habitat.

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