Homebuyers in Houston can now enjoy the benefits of Lennar and Village Builders’ new energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly standard features that are part of their new PowerSmart (SM) homes. Combining some of today’s most innovative products and materials, Lennar’s PowerSmart (SM) homes give buyers the power to save money, and the environment. Read this article to learn more about these homes!
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This article takes you on a trip back in time through the past 100 years’ history of solar power. As many may be unaware, solar power is not a recent phenomenon. In fact, the Romans warmed their bathhouses with sunlight streaming through large and strategically placed southern windows. Throughout the history of solar power, shortages of more traditional energy sources have spiked both innovation and availability of solar power technologies, and in today’s world, where oil rises above $100/barrel, the possibilities of solar technology capture the minds of many. Read this article and experience the amazing history of solar power!
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A meeting of real estate industry leaders in Dallas, TX this week concluded with the agreement that green building in today’s world is simply ‘good business.’ Saving energy translates into cutting costs, above and beyond helping to save the environment. Observations were made that a noted shift in attitude has been picked up in today’s real estate market, most notably that consumers expect energy efficiency to be part of the conversation. The latest data supports this as well, claiming that energy efficient buildings have 4% higher occupancy than other buildings. Read this article to learn more about this meeting and how important green building is to the general real estate industry today!
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