Homeowners are gravitating toward the efficiency of green homes that minimize their environmental footprint without sacrificing comfort.
Most homeowners think of simple eco-friendly changes when it comes to sustainable home design: using LED lighting, investing in energy-efficient appliances or adding solar panels to the roof. While these are fantastic sustainable swaps to make in your home, the world of sustainable home design extends far beyond these common practices.
Many homeowners are gravitating toward green homes that prioritize efficiency and comfort while minimizing their environmental footprint. Thanks to things like 3D printing, alternative homebuilding materials and innovative green architecture designs, sustainable homes are easier and cheaper to build than ever before.
Here are five developments shaping the sustainability scene right now.
1. Using Renewable Eco-Friendly Materials
2. Intentional Architecture
3. Passive Heating and Cooling
4. 3D Home Printing
5. Water Catchment and Water Recycling