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Beautifully "Green" in Western Montana - The Story of One Extraordinary Home
"Going Green" is definitely the trend right now. This extends to all aspects of our daily lives, from eliminating plastic shopping bags, to measuring and minimizing our carbon footprint, and also to home construction.
According to the National Association of Home Builders, the green segment of the construction industry is expected to climb from 2 percent of all housing starts in 2005 to between 5 and 10 percent in 2010. If these numbers are any indication, the practices advocated by green enthusiasts are well on their way to becoming mainstream.
So what makes a home green? According to ListedGreen.com, some good examples of a green home are:
Energy and system efficiency Solar power Solar hot water Wind power Water saving devices Recycled building materials Low or No-VOC products used Certification Programs targeted for Green Building likeLEED for Homes®, GreenBuilt, EnergyStar®, along with many others One home, that was currently for sale in a breathtaking Superior, Montana location, demonstrates that you don't have to sacrifice style or comfort to help the environment. The home was designed by a Master Electrician who used his experience and knowledge of construction to bring some unique and exciting "green" elements into this home. The 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is more than ... more

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