subject: Home Builders Can Reduce Bills Thanks To Eco Friendly Design [print this page] The way the economy is at the moment, it can be incredibly difficult for young people to get their first start on the property ladder; this means that many people are now trying to build their own homes. Home builders have a lot of freedom when it comes to designing both the appearance, and the features, of their homes, and it should come as no surprise that some of the most sought after features these days are green, energy efficient ones.
A green home can save you a lot of money in the long run. Green homes cost less to run in terms of energy bills, and can save money on other utilities too. Some home builders manage to take the savings even further, either living off the grid, or selling excess energy back to the grid, profiting from their homes.
Theres a lot to think about when you are designing a green home, and its not something that a first time builder should take on alone. If you want to avoid the common issues of damp, structural weaknesses, humidity, or cold winters, that plague many early attempts at green housing, you should bring in an expert to help you put together a good design.
One way to put together the perfect home design is to network with other green home builders and work with them to come up with practical ideas. You may be able to get a referral for a good project manager or building company that knows about building with renewable materials. It may seem strange, but local knowledge is a must to ensure that your home is suitable for living in during all the seasons of the year.
Take care to ensure that the home is designed for use all year round. Is your home ventilated well enough to be comfortable in the summer, but insulated well enough that it doesnt get cold at night in the winter? Seek out people that have built green homes in your area, and ask them if they can think of anything they wish that theyd done differently learn from what they say. You can learn a lot from the experiences of others, and avoid repeating their mistakes.
Owning a green home can be an enriching experience, both for your wallet, and your wellbeing. When you build your own home you become part of an informal community of international home builders, and by being green you have a bond with thousands of others around the world. In the end, however, your hard work will pay off!
