Southern Nevada is getting its first "Green" building. It will be a mixed use condo building located in the city of Henderson. It will feature solar power collectors on the roof, Heat Mirror insulated glass, tankless water heaters, low wattage lights, energy star rated appliances, natural insulation and many other energy saving features. The builder is a LEED member (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) and has several projects in Brussels and different parts of Russia. When complete, Green Valley Lofts will house 44 residential condos.
With the cost of oil showing no signs of dropping in price, I think consumers are going to demand more energy efficient housing. Most of the current builders here in Las Vegas only offer Energy Star rated new homes. Some are starting to offer solar power packages as well and solar screens are becoming a building standard.
For more information about Green buildings, visit the U.S. Green Building Council.
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