Is Green all the Rage

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Austin was host to a big green building expo this past weekend. You have probably noticed over the past year how much Green Building is now the rage for the housing market. All it means is when you build you are using environmentally friendly building practices and materials. It requires sustainable construction materials to be used. For a lot of builders it has become the standard practice for construction. I would venture to say that the builders how aren't using it better start or they may find themselves out of business in the near future. Builders are now working on becoming Certified Green Professionals which is new designation to show home buyers home buyers that their builder or remodeler applies green practices.

The National Association of Home Builders also has expanded National Green Building Standard, which includes guidelines for single- and multifamily housing, residential remodeling and lot and site development.

It's time for us to start riding the Green Wave or at least be aware this trend is going to continue.

Read the full article on Green Building in the Austin American Statesman:
Austin Green Building