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a Sustainable Housing Can Make Homes More A ordable by Lane Lowry | Mar 2, 2021 | Real Estate Development
A greener and more sustainable lifestyle are not just for the bene t of the planet anymore. As more real estate developments move to use sustainable and energy-e cient amenities and materials, it makes housing more a ordable. It’s been found that residents in lowincome housing often bene t the most from energy-e cient structures. Green design and construction can be the solution to developing more a ordable housing. Energy E
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Sustainable housing with e cient energy can tremendously reduce the cost of living. Opting for e cient HVAC systems, more natural lighting, and insulated windows can quickly lower developers’ and residents’ energy bills. Studies show that by following green building codes, U.S. landowners can save up to $126 billion in energy costs through 2040. Housing developments need to start implementing sustainable features such as solar power or roof gardens to improve energy gains while also stabilizing inside temperatures. Green Building Materials and Construction https://lanelowry.us/sustainable-housing-can-make-homes-more-affordable/
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It’s been found that commercial and residential buildings today are consuming about onethird of the world’s energy, but they have the potential to account for 41% of global energy savings by 2035. This all depends on developers using more green building materials and becoming more eco-friendly during construction. Using recycled metal or reclaimed wood from demolished buildings requires less energy than creating it brand new. Also, bamboo, wool, or cork can be easily replenished, which reduces the chance of shortages. More e cient construction can help too. Modular building is a type of housing that allows structures to be created in o -site factories and arrive at construction sites in separate modules. They can be merged in less time than conventional housing and boost construction e ciency. Less time means less money spent, which of course, makes the housing more a ordable for residents. Whatsmore, the waste that is created from modular construction is recyclable and the material that is disassembled from these buildings can be used for other projects. This process could potentially save time and money for multiple properties in development. Reduced Utility Costs Greener and more sustainable home options make the home itself more a ordable and reduce the cost of living there. Energy-e cient amenities such as solar panels, LED lights, low- ow water xtures, or an energy-e cient water heater reduces residents’ utility costs. These are easy amenities to add to a home that can save residents and homeowners a lot of money in the long run.
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