Building green and building smart are often the same thing

MC900437364When people think of green building they often think of things like solar panels, geothermal heating and windmills… all things that can be costly and have a long payback period. But while green building can include those things, it is really more about sustainability, which doesn't necessarily carry a big price tag.

Smart green building can also include less costly things such as…

  • Eliminating unwanted air leakage
  • Siting a building to take advantage of the sun
  • Energy efficient appliances
  • Low-flow shower heads
  • Building walls with 2×6 studs instead of 2×4 studs for nearly 50% better insulation
  • Paints, sealants and carpets that don't emit toxic fumes

…resulting in homes that use less energy, pollute less and are better for the environment.

Building green isn't just about saving money and energy. It's also about building homes that are healthy to live in.

Sharlene Hensrud, RE/MAX ResultsEmailHomesMSP.com

RELATED POSTS

Written By

I love what I do! Highly insightful, analytical and creative, there is nothing I love more than helping you find the right solution for your real estate transition. My mission is to serve my clients with honesty and integrity, exceeding their expectations in service and support… and to help others by donating a portion of every transaction to Habitat for Humanity.
3 Responses
  1. Building walls with 2×6 studs instead of 2×4 studs for nearly 50% better insulation
    Paints, sealants and carpets that don’t emit toxic fumes
    …resulting in homes that use less energy, pollute less and are better for the environment.

    Building green isn’t just about saving money and energy. It’s also about building homes that are healthy to live in.

  2. Even in the basement. With up flush technology, there is no need for digging up cement floors. The unique technology pumps waste and water upward, through small-diameter piping, directly into your sewer or septic tank. And unlike sewage ejection systems, up flush toilet waste is removed with every flush, so there is no need for undesirable waste storage.

Subscribe to Our Newsletter for Market Updates & Mid-Century Modern Listings

Our weekly HomesMSP Update includes current local market information and a curated list of mid-century modern properties for sale, plus posts from an inspector, a lender, a stager, info about neighborhoods, life in the Twin Cities… even recipes!

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Blog Categories

Archives

Sharon and John Hensrud

About Us

The HomesMSP Team is committed to meeting you where you are and listening… really listening to understand you so we can use our extensive knowledge of the market and local neighborhoods to give you personalized service.