Upgrading to "green" doesn't work as well as "new"

Part of the trend in green home construction has focused on expensive upgrades. In fact, the "greenest" experience comes from new construction. No inefficient retrofitting, not "cobbling together" solutions. When a home is architected and built with "green standards" in mind, especially en mass, you get the most bang-for-the-buck.

Being socially conscious doesn't have to mean trading off economical purchasing. Read more about what it means to be 'green' in residential construction here...
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