Living green is essential to protect the environment and the future. There are numerous ways of living green, which include building green homes.
Here are four great benefits of doing so:
Less building materials
Compared to large homes, skinny homes require less building materials. This helps to reduce the cost of buying building materials. Not only can you save money for various profitable uses without compromising on building your dream home but also minimise on waste. The designs help conserve precious resources and significant social and economic benefits.
Greater land-use efficiency
The designs can help increase residential density within an area. Land use efficiency ensures proper balance between conserving forest land and agriculture and accommodating urban growth. Furthermore, proper use of land makes more efficient use of infrastructure and utilities as well as tax saving due to reduced infrastructure costs such as maintenance and construction.
Lower utility bills
An efficient home can help lower your monthly electricity bill. The narrow design can assure every part of the house receives adequate sunlight. If the house goes up several stories, you will have bright lighting. You don’t have to switch on the lights during the day thus saving you electricity and energy.
Affordability
Small lots are affordable than large pieces of land. Building a narrow home is an affordable option to persons suffering money restraints. The selection of narrow home designs ensures that every individual finds a design that suits the intended budget. You don’t need to have a lot of money to buy a small lot and build a home. .
15 Jul 14 | Author Leighann Morris
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