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Sign into your accountGreen Building Practices Reduce Utility Costs and Entice Buyers
March 23 2011
The term “Green”, once thought of as a fad, has now transcended almost every sector of business, namely real estate and construction. Whether it’s green building or LEED certified structures, you noticed the growing influence environmental consciousness is having on the industry, particularly in terms of heating and cooling.
Long-term costs for utilities are reduced when structures are designed to be highly efficient in terms of heating and cooling. Building in relation to the natural heat of the sun has considerable effects on energy costs.
For instance, a house built in a desert climate such as Arizona would benefit from smaller windows with longer awnings that deter sunlight from entering the house at peak hours. Reducing the natural heat entering a home consequently requires less cooling, reducing energy costs incurred by excessive air conditioning. On the other end of the spectrum, larger windows with shorter awnings can harness the warmth from the sun to reduce heating costs in colder climates.