Take a look at some of these steps that can get you started on building a green home of your own

1. HOW TO BUILD YOUR
OWN GREEN HOME
SPIRO GEROULANOS

2. Small houses create less
environmental impact
Keep space for manageable and
cost effective
Plan to go small

3. Using Solar Panels
Sun is an ideal source of clean
and renewable energy
Location is crucial for the kind
of energy you collect
Comes with other incentives
such as tax breaks

4. Use of Eco-Friendly Materials
Can lower environmental impact due
to construction
Items include: reclaimed lumber,
recycled plastic and glass, and
bamboo

5. Invest in High-Level Thermostats
Canbeprogrammedtoadjustheatandair
basedontimeoftimeornumberofpeopleinthe
house
Decreasesenergyproduction,lowersmonthly
bills,andsavessystemfromwearandtear