Green Building Techniques

Whether you’re remodeling your home or building from scratch, there are a number of green building techniques you can use to make your abode more environmentally friendly. Here are some green building techniques that can help you create an attractive home with a reduced impact on the environment.

Green roof – A green roof is one that has partial or complete covering of vegetation. These roofs can serve to reduce the heat and facilitate the cooling of a home. Green roofs can also be equipped solar panels.

Radiant floor heating – There are three types of radiant floor heating: air-heated, electric, and hydronic. The most popular, hydronic, heats the floor with heated water running through tubing beneath the floor.

Eco-flooring materials – Various eco-flooring materials include sustainably harvested bamboo, cork, and natural linoleum.

Recycled building materials – This includes the use of salvaged wood such as wood gathered during the deconstruction of damaged and unused buildings.

Water-saving appliances – The use of low-flow toilets and showerheads adds to the sustainability of a home.