How to Build a House Using All Green Materials
Green materials include recycled materials, those that do not harm the environment, sustainable materials and those produced naturally or locally. One way to be environmentally friendly is to build a house out of eco-friendly materials. Not only will this help the environment, but it will also help you save money. Does this Spark an idea?
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Think about building a small house. Large, extravagant houses need more energy to heat and more materials to build.
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Use local materials. Shipping materials long distances uses energy, but buying local removes the middle energy costs.
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Make sure the local materials do not damage the environment when they are extracted, like sand, rocks or adobe.
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Use materials that are quickly replenished in the environment. Trees are a valuable resource, because they filter carbon dioxide out of the air. A more viable material is bamboo. Bamboo regrows quickly in nature and is a durable material for laying floors.
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Use recycled materials. Rather than taking new resources from the earth, reuse old materials. Many local stores sell recycled materials, including plumbing, wood, doors and electrical supplies. They also cost a fraction of the price.
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Tips & Warnings
Read William McDonough's articles about sustainable architecture. He is an architect who designs buildings and homes that work with nature and are built from sustainable materials.
