Eco Friendly Housing - A Smart Move!

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With solar panels in the roof, built with environmentally friendly materials of course; these homes have become popular amongst Millennials and the number continues to rise.

Developed to have a limited effect on the environment, eco-friendly homes are built to be self-sufficient as possible, or what’s called having a zero footprint. Using many natural resources such as light, wind and earth, sustainable homes aim to lower their carbon footprint and significantly reduce the amount of heat and power a homeowner consumes.

Economically insulated by incorporating earth bags, logs, stones, recyclables, bamboo and straw, eco-friendly homes cause significantly less damage to the surrounding environment. Other benefits include:

• Lower maintenance requirements

• Consistent temperature

• Higher quality air (and better health)

• Reduced waste

• Reduced expenses

Why Are They Growing in Popularity?

Sustainability is a word that has been used more frequently over the years with reducing carbon emissions and saving the environment is on top of everyone’s agenda! It caused many home builders to rethink both their long and short term plans, while home buyer looks to relocate from traditional bricks-and-mortar houses into different types of accommodation or renovating an older home. 

In today’s world everything we do is or should be based on reducing our carbon footprint as far as possible. Whether bathing in harvested rain water or growing cabbages to preserve as sauerkraut for winter, a holistic home environment is a long term plan and one a go green builder or eco-friendly renovation expert can create, so we minimise our use of fossil fuels.

However, the changes in the way we live could mostly come down to ‘green’ Millennials, i.e. those who were born at the beginning of the rise in interest in green attitudes and behavior.

It’s a given that two thirds of Millennials today buy eco-friendly products when given a choice, and in a recent survey two thirds of respondents say that they’re willing to pay more for products and services which come from companies that are committed to a positive social and environmental impact. Growing up in today’s eco-conscious society, Millennials are clearly more aware of their effect on the environment, and are likely to be behind the rise in eco-friendly homes.

What is the Cost Benefit?

Eco-friendly homes can help you save time and money as the materials used are easily accessible. Many builders are able to buy the necessary materials locally, which not only save time, but also reduce the carbon footprint by minimizing the distance these products need to be shipped from.

Furthermore, using recycled materials means a lower upfront cost and construction is often quicker – materials are more likely to be available and nearby.

It is not only cheaper to build a sustainable home, but the cost of day-to-day living is also reduced. On average, relying on renewable energy lower operating costs by up to 20 - 30 percent. Saving this much a month will make a big difference for homeowners financially and there are many more cost benefits that can be explored.

Eco-friendly homes require less maintenance as they are constructed to last a long time. Less money is spent making repairs or applying touch ups because green materials are durable and look newer for longer. The buildings’ extended lifespan will also lead to a higher property value, so if you decides to sell you’re likely to see a substantial increase on your investment. 

With more resources being introduced every day, eco-friendly homes will become even more accessible at a lower cost; meaning they are likely to continue to rise in popularity! 

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