If you’re considering a remodel for your home, you’ve likely heard that going “green” can make a big difference in your pocketbook, the world and your lifestyle. But you may not completely understand how or why green remodeling is becoming the leading choice for savvy and Eco-friendly homeowners. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, green building (also known as sustainable or high performance building) “is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, and deconstruction.”
Windows affect loss in heating and air conditioning systems. The orientation of rooms determines how much artificial light needs to be used throughout the day. The type of wood or metal used for construction affects what is taken from the environment. Higher efficiency appliances and devices reduce the amount of fossil fuels needed for electricity production. Adding solar panels can even make a home a net addition to the electrical grid.
Marrokal Design & Remodeling has an award-winning Green Certified Design Team that focuses on understanding homeowners’ lives and then building the most energy-efficient green-type homes to match their clients’ needs. The result is a whole-systems approach to remodeling projects that ultimately saves you money, makes the home more comfortable, increases healthy air quality, requires less maintenance and provides higher and sustained durability. The final outcome positively affects your lifestyle, the environment and your bank account.
