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IT'S OCTOBER - BOO! Eco-savvy Building! The environmental movement has reached a tipping point. It used to be that when you saw a hybrid car, you thought, "Greenie!" Now however, you are seeing more and more consumers who are building their homes, bring environmental wish lists to their Builder's for the homebuying process. 
It is not just because they'll save on their fuel bills but because they believe it's better for their family.
Custom Builder, Pat Murphy, of Patrick Murphy Homes, LLC is able to help todays Eco Chic Buyer attain a more "Green" dwelling by his expert knowledge about resource-efficient building materials. When working with Buyers he can explain simple actions that can reduce energy and water waste, thus appealing to the buyers' wallets and environmental hearts. According to Treehugger.com and MSN, the "greenest" cities in the U.S. are Austin, Texas, Berkeley, California, Boston, Massachusetts, Chicago, Illinois, Minneapolis, Minnesota, New York, New York, Phliadelphia, Pennsylvania, Portland, Oregon, San Francisco, California and Seattle, Washington. I believe we can spare the planet while preserving our sense of style. The decision making process may take longer for all the choices a Buyer must make in planning & building a new home but there's a thrill in finding the one product that looks GREAT and acts green. My husband, Pat, takes pride in helping people make those choices they want to be more energy-efficient. No one wants an energy-hog appliance!!! He is a big believer in dual-zone heating and air-conditiong systems, with separate thermostats for each zone. Such systems allow homeowners to save energy, HOW SMART! He also, uses hearty plank, a siding for the outside of the home. It is a product made from recycled cement that looks like wood. Low emission carpets, stains and paints and hookups for electric cars in each garage space. We are starting to see builders and architects get into it, "Green Living!" THE PiECES ARE STARTING TO COME TOGETHER! |
