Why You Should Build Green
Going “green” has become increasingly popular in recent years. From green energy to organic food to more sustainable clothing, people are working harder than ever to become eco-friendly.
And that is something we can definitely get behind. But not everyone knows what it means to be truly “green” and how to apply it to their everyday lives. Going green focuses on preserving and better using the earth’s natural resources. Everything that you use from paper to cars has an impact on the earth, including your home.
If you’ve ever built your own home, you know there are dozens of decisions to be made. But we believe the most important is how to make your home sustainable.
Why Building Green is Important
According to the World Green Building Council, green buildings that have earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design award in the U.S. consume 25% less energy and 11% less water than conventional buildings. The means less CO2 emissions and pollution!
Builders focus on preservation and sustainability for green buildings. They make accommodations to preserve the environment around the building by avoiding the disruption of water, land, resources, and energy in and around the home. They also use sustainable, high-performing materials that last longer and have a lesser negative impact on the environment and the health of the people inside.
Benefits of Building Green
Building green isn’t just good for the environment, it’s also good for you and your family. Studies show that people are happier, healthier, and more productive when they live and work in buildings made with sustainability in mind.
Green buildings rely on lots of natural lighting and highly-efficient HVACs to create better indoor air quality. They also avoid using materials with known toxic substances and plastic byproducts like paint, flooring, and furniture. Instead, they use more products made with natural materials.
And while all of that sounds like it may cost a pretty penny, green buildings actually have low maintenance and operations costs because they use methods that preserve natural resources. Because of that, property owners actually save on their water and energy bills. You also reduce the waste of energy resources and eliminate the use of pollutants.
Greening Your Current Home
You don’t have a build a whole new home to go green! There are many things you can do to create a more eco-friendly home in your current house. Those include:
Installing solar panels as a more natural power source
Replace lighting with LED bulbs and fixtures throughout your home.
Retrofitting factory plumbing systems with low-flow toilets, faucets, and shower heads.
Replacing floors and furniture with more sustainable options.
Use natural paints and wall finishes.
Plus, so many more!
Interiors Green is so passionate about natural home materials. We not only sell materials for your home, but we can also show you how to use them yourself, or we can take care of the entire project for you. From milk paints to cork flooring to recycled glass tiles, we can help make your home more environmentally friendly, and beautiful. Click here to read more about our natural home products and services!