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The Importance of Going Green

Mazza Building & Development Company has experience in building custom homes in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and surrounding areas. If you are thinking about building a custom home, call (248) 625-3305!

custom home builder bloomfield hills miWe hear it all the time: going green,being eco-friendly, and doing our part to save the environment, but how does being eco-friendly relate to home building? You don’t have to build a house with a bamboo roof to “go green.” There are plenty of ways to go green when building a home, and here are some ways to cut costs, and our part in saving the environment.

Why Build an Eco-Friendly Home?

Green buildings use less energy, water, create less waste, and are generally healthier than standard buildings. Environmentally friendly building designs often reflect the surrounding environment and natural resources, and utilize renewable building materials. Contractors of green buildings incorporate techniques that use resources more efficiently during the entire building cycle—construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance —than builders of conventional structures. In short, green buildings minimize human impact on the environment, while also slashing energy costs for homeowners. Green homes generally:

  • Reduce operating costs
  • Improve indoor air quality
  • Cut down on energy consumption

Sustainable homes start with excellent green design and green architecture. Careful site selection is important to minimize environmental damage. For example, placing a structure in an area that allows it to take advantage of cool breezes and sunlight can reduce energy use and expenses. A good home developer will be able to help point you pick a site and discuss the advantages of an eco-friendly home.

How to Build an Environmentally Friendly Home

For those home buyers that want an eco-friendly home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Mazza Building and Development can help. Usually, the cost of constructing green buildings is 15-20% more than that of regular structures, but they help save nearly 30% more energy and can save you up to 50% in water consumption annually. Good developers will be aware of ways to help reduce costs. For instance, wet areas in the house, such as kitchen and bathroom, should be close to each other to reduce plumbing and consumption of hot water. Diminishing the cost of your Bloomfield Hills home while also cutting energy costs is a top priority for us. If you are thinking about building a custom home, call (248) 625-3305!

source: http://www.infoplease.com/, http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/