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Green Homes are Designed to Address Today’s Environmental and Energy Challenges

Green homes, like those certified by the LEED rating system, are designed, constructed and operated to be resilient in adverse

Reclaimed wood is a popular trend among homebuyers. (Photo: Francesca Tosolini, Unsplash)

Home developers and architects know that there are always trends encouraging homeowners to sway one way or another on features.

Propane contributes to the sustainability of green homes. (Photo: Vladimirs Prusakovs, Dreamstime)

In recent years, the demand for cleaner, more sustainable homes has grown — and that trend isn’t slowing down.

Colorado is emerging as a leader in green homes. (Photo: Labemax, Dreamstime.com)

Already a leader in green commercial building, Colorado is establishing itself as a place for green homes. Charlie WoodruffCharlie Woodruff

Financial burden can be eased by efficient, green homes. (Photo: Zoom178, dreamstime.com)

For the one-third of the nation’s families that are considered low-income, the cost savings and efficiencies found in green homes