# Houseplans.com Acquires FreeGreen for Growth - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/09/houseplans-com-acquires-freegreen-online-source-of-environmentally-conscious-building-plans/ - Published: 2014-09-18T17:00:57-04:00 - Author: greenlivingguy ## Houseplans further establishes itself as category leader in online building plan category with strategic acquisition Petaluma, California – September 18, 2014 – Houseplans.com, a leading source of online building plans, proudly announces the acquisition of FreeGreen. FreeGreen is a respected innovator in eco-friendly building practices. This strategic move combines their resources and expertise. It aligns both companies with a shared vision. Houseplans.com commits to sustainability and innovation. Their mission is clear: democratize green building worldwide. They strive to make eco-friendly options accessible. Homeowners, builders, and developers of all sizes benefit. All through leveraging advanced technology. That’s because Houseplans.com offers a wealth of educational resources. They also inspire a global community. Essentially to embrace sustainable living. Together, they aim to reduce environmental impact significantly. Houseplans acquired FreeGreen to further entrench their leadership position, offering the most comprehensive residential plans in the category. Houseplans is acting on their belief that environmentally conscious architecture should be both simple and accessible. FreeGreen.com is well known for offering eco-friendly residential building plans at no cost. [⌊Sustainable living concept image⌉⌊Sustainable living concept image⌉[ ### Energy Efficient Home Plans > Houseplans CEO Jamie Roche explained: “FreeGreen offers beautiful, energy-efficient > home plans. 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More individuals want to > reduce their [carbon footprint and save energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/11/how-to-use-smartphone-app-energy-recycle/). > FreeGreen plans will see increased demand in contemporary and traditional styles. > This meets a wide range of preferences and lets [homeowners](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/01/pace-energy-finance-program-benefits-for-homeowners/) > choose designs that fit their lifestyle while benefiting the planet. > “We expect this collaboration to generate immediate benefits to the [home designing and building](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/07/two-leading-us-groups-partner-building-energy-efficient-homes/) > community and our respective customer bases who are ready to build their own homes,” > Roche said. “FreeGreen’s concept is an important complement to our offerings. > It makes green-building principles and products simple and attainable, allowing > consumers on any budget to own a custom-designed, environmentally friendly home.” > > ### FreeGreen > FreeGreen founder Ben Uyeda said: “We are thrilled to add FreeGreen to the Houseplans family. 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