Everyone designs a home considering the future family plans but do we design the home planning future sustainability of the ecosystem? When designing a home, it is crucial to plan for the sustainability of the house and the environment. Energy-efficient features of the house will require proper planning for the designs and construction but it will help you save money in the long run. It is worth it to avoid wasting resources and to protect the environment at the same time.
At C-BEST Construction, we make sure that you are aware about all the energy efficiency trends so that you can be sure about all the features while planning for your custom home construction.
Green Trends
Environmentally friendly standards for custom homes can take a variety of forms. Whether it is the materials used to build the home itself or the features, amenities, and final touches that are completed after the home is built, there are numerous ways to make a home energy efficient. Some simple green custom home trends for 2020 include:
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
Tankless water heaters are a great way to save money on your energy bill as well as conserve water usage. These features also ensure that your home never runs out of hot water, which is great for large families.
SOLAR POWER
When building a custom home, implementing a solar power system can greatly reduce your carbon footprint. Some solar electric systems are so efficient that you can provide enough power for your own home and the extra energy generated will be fed into the municipal grid, meaning that your solar panels will make you money.
HEAT PUMP FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
A heat pump is a device that works similarly to a refrigerator, but on a large scale for your home. It moves air through a series of coils and other mechanical components to control the air temperature of an environment. They are incredibly effective and energy-efficient devices and they are becoming more popular as methods of heating and cooling homes.
ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING
Energy-efficient fixtures and LED lighting are on the rise with custom homes, and so is increased use of natural light. LED lighting can be implemented throughout a home in order to cut waste and produce more light with less power, and better systems for skylights that let in light while keeping out heat can be used in a custom home to improve energy efficiency.
To learn more about energy efficiency trends that you should implement in your house, or if you want to find out about any of our other residential custom building services, please contact us for a free consultation session.