Green living is quickly becoming the standard for living. Several key markers make a sustainable home easily recognizable. Some of those traits focus on location; a green home is placed with sustainable site conditions and good orientation in mind. Sustainable building materials are important; think recycled, repurposed and reclaimed resources. Eco-friendly homes also wisely use windows, solar panels, and roofing to efficiently heat and cool the air and water in a green home. Other sustainable features include special attention paid to layout, flooring, and wall material in an effort to limit costs and the need to remodel in the future.
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