Green housing? What's that???
A reader asks:I have heard the term green housing. Are these homes becoming more popular?
Our reply:
The term green housing is a relatively new term brought about by environmentalists who promote the use of "earth friendly" and recycled materials in homes as well as ensuring they are energy efficient. It is the latest craze in building technology.
In San Francisco, even the Mayor has gotten into the act. In August of 2005, the San Francisco Chronicle he announced that all new affordable housing projects would promote "high environmental standards". Some of the new features would include solar panels, recycled building materials and so on.
Green construction has gotten very popular lately, especially in California. The US Green Building Council has a website full of information as well as links to other sites providing resources on this topic.
For more information check out BuildingGreen, The EPA website for Green Building, as well as California's green building website.
- Mick Orton
posted by SFResidence.com @ 8:53 AM
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