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For the purpose of this magazine and web site, “green” is defined as a description of any technique or product that excludes practices and/or materials that are or could reasonably be harmful to the earth and its inhabitants. “Sustainable” means utilizing resources in a manner that meets present needs without compromising the needs of future generations. This includes reduce/reuse/recycle policies, cradle-to-cradle design, use of renewable materials and the efficient use of all resources in both materials production and the building process itself.

Check us out to see the technologies, products and methods of production that exist to address the many problems with our current homes. The most visible of these, solar panels and wind turbines, just scratch the surface of all the products and technologies available. Insulation, energy usage, water handling, roofs, building materials, lighting, landscaping, construction waste reduction, design efficiency, site selection, universal design and smart community growth are just a few features that can be greened. But green homes don’t have to look different from any other home. There are plenty of existing green products to give you ample choice while increasing its resale value.