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Building green - better for the Earth
What used to be the fringe of the industry, reserved only for the wealthy, has started to come into the mainstream. Helped along by new programs from the National Association of Home Builders, more builders and remodelers are offering their customers the option to build and improve environmentally friendly homes, better for Earth and for those who live in them. Posted on April 20, 2008.
Louden Ridge, in Wilton, is a subdivision of entirely green homes, as seen here in one of its showcase homes.
The coupla automatically vents inside air out, by way of automatic opening windows, when it reaches a certain temperature.
Construction companies are building “green” buildings that are good for the environment and the inhabitants because they use newly developed "green" materials that are recycled or save engery. Louden Ridge in Wilton, above, is being built as a subdivision of entirely green homes.
Natural products, such as pine, that don’t give off toxic fumes are part of the effort to build green.
Solar panels used on the roof of the Louden Ridge showcase home.
Natural pine and cedar products used in the entrance of the showcase home at Louden Ridge
Frank Barbera of Barbera Homes stands in front of a Caesarstone table, one of the green products offered for customers. Babera also holds examples of Teragren bamboo flooring, another green product.
Frank Barbera of Barbera Homes stands by several green products in his showroom. Behind Barbera are Pella windows, Fiberon railings, Timber Tech decking, James Hardie siding and Certain Teed siding
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September 7, 2008
