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Having more energy efficient home plans are more than just fads; they\u2019re beneficial both to the environment and your wallet in the long run.<\/p>\n
There are many different ways to shrink your carbon footprint with energy efficient home plans. Though it can be more expensive to build energy efficient homes, they use fewer resources and are effective in the long run.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Eco-Friendly Homes” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”%%502%%” icon_placement=”left” admin_label=”eco-friendly homes” _builder_version=”3.9″ hover_enabled=”0″ border_style=”solid” _i=”1″ _address=”0.0.0.1″]There is a difference between energy efficient, green, and \u201cNet-Zero\u201d homes, which go the extra mile with optimizing efficiency by making aspects of the home able to generate its own energy and therefore consume less external resources.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″ border_style=”solid” _i=”2″ _address=”0.0.0.2″]Here are three of the top sites we found online that offer energy efficient home plans:<\/p>\n
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Beyond energy efficiency, green building considers the environmental impact of the materials and techniques used in the building of the efficient home. -houseplans.com<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
HousePlans<\/a>\u00a0offers over 40,000 different house plans in their online database that are all built using energy efficient techniques.<\/p>\n
Not only does this company offer an impressive amount of environment-friendly designs, but they have a healthy variety of sizes, prices, and styles. The average price for homes from House Plans are $500-$2000.<\/p>\n
Their website is clearly organized so buyers can easily navigate and customize their searches to find an energy efficient home plans that suit client\u2019s aesthetic and budget.<\/p>\n
In addition to having entire energy efficient home plans, HousePlans.com also has packages that improve on specific areas of your house if you in the market for home improvements rather than an entirely new house. From kitchen appliances to front porch design to well pump systems<\/a>, this site provides any service you could want for your energy efficient home.
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Our energy-efficient homes are planned so that they’re affordable throughout the years, providing savings on utilities thanks to their environmentally conscientious designs and use of eco-friendly fixtures and other products. -thehousedesigners.com<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The House Designers<\/a>\u00a0offer over six hundred energy efficient house plans that boast increased durability, comfort, and architectural style to suit different tastes. They have designs that utilize natural lighting and ventilation techniques that are sustainable, comfortable, and decrease the use of electricity. (You may even want to consider investing in home automation setup<\/a>.)<\/p>\n
The House Designers also have specific “green” house plans<\/a>\u00a0that meet strict standards that allow their homes to qualify as ENERGY STAR<\/a>\u00a0compliant. ENERGY STAR is an organization that helps companies protect the climate and save money with their superior energy efficient techniques. These ENERGY STAR homes are said to save buyers anywhere from 20%-30% on energy expenses. These house plans have a lower reliance on fossil fuels and can also be modified to be even more eco-friendly depending on the buyer\u2019s preference.
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\nRecycled-glass countertops, insulating wall systems, and non-toxic interior paint may have important roles to play in the building of your next home, but don’t forget that every sustainable home begins with a green design. -eplans.com<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
ePlans<\/a>\u00a0is perhaps the best online when it comes to detailing their system for producing their nearly 450 greenhouse plans. From using recycled materials to non-toxic paints, ePlans is all about compacting our carbon footprint and decreasing our environmental impact through intelligent design and using fewer resources.<\/p>\n
Their website details their energy efficient home building process starting with valuing good engineering in their building plans. Next, they focus on creating flexible rooms that reduce wasted space and optimize functionality. By employing solar heating and other methods of passive heating, ePlans strives to offer housing plans that can meet the standards to become green certified homes.<\/p>\n
Their most popular designs average between $800-$3000.<\/p>\n
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\nWe hope this help provide you with resources to learn more about energy efficient home plans and their positive impact on the environment.<\/h3>\n
Learn more ways to improve the functionality and efficiency of elements of your home and get started\u00a0<\/a>on your energy efficient home plan today!<\/h4>\n
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