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Sustainable Trends in Canadian Real Estate

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In efforts to reduce the massive carbon footprint the human race has left on the planet, real estate professionals and homeowners have sought after sustainable solutions for housing. A “green” lifestyle is one that aims to reduce carbon and pollution, leaving the environment in its natural, healthy shape. Green homes are designed specifically for consuming as little energy as possible, and some even produce more energy than they consume. These small steps to sustainable housing have big impacts on society and its lifestyle, as well as the environment.

As technology develops, a world of sustainable housing becomes easier and more affordable. The real estate industry has already begun to implement sustainable initiatives in housing design and development. While having a green lifestyle can have multiple meanings, the ultimate goal in green living is to conserve– the most important being energy, waste, and more.

Some homeowners are comfortable in their current lifestyles, unaware that their home and way of life consumes a mass amount of energy and contributes to the carbon footprint. So what’s in it for homeowners that choose sustainable solutions?

Sustainability in your home can bring many benefits. Aside from making the environment happy and healthy, many homeowners take interest in sustainable living for the money they can save. Through sustainable living, you can reduce the amount of energy you consume and the amount of water you use. Of course, using less water and energy means lower utility bills. Year after year, homeowners with advanced features to reduce consumption save a great deal of money.

Another benefit trending among sustainable living is the health factor. Going green is simply a healthier lifestyle for your home. In this, comfortability is increased as well through high performing housing features such as windows and walls that regulate temperature without consuming loads of energy.

The Canadian real estate industry has methods that allow the average homeowner easy solutions to a more sustainable home. Many assume that living in a city such as Vancouver or Toronto has little-to-no sustainable means. However, even in the city life you can ensure a more green way of living.

LED lights are a major trend in sustainability right now. It may seem like nothing to simply change a light bulb, but it can have a big impact. Through advanced technology, LED lights minimize wasted energy and reduce consumption. This lighting solution also reduces negative impacts on the health of homeowners as well as the environment.

In addition to LED lights, another trend in real estate right now is using materials that are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Using low VOC paint, flooring, cabinetry and more can ensure a healthier home and environment.

Moreover, sustainable trends in real estate today seek to accomplish a few things: reduce waste, energy consumption, water usage and more. As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see these sustainable trends increase, along with viable solutions to green housing.

Tony originally published this blog on TonyDarvazeban.com