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Green building, or construction that is environmentally responsible, is becoming increasingly popular as more and more people have become conscious of the impact that construction has on the environment, both while the structure is being built, and for years afterward.

Homeowners who wish to build a green home are to be commended for making the commitment to construction that works in harmony with the environment. However, for those in rural areas or smaller markets, finding both the materials to build a green home, and contractors who are familiar with green building techniques can be a challenge.

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Few people realize that going green doesn’t mean buying a hybrid car, or that being environmentally responsible is not limited to recycling plastics, aluminum, and paper. One of the easiest ways to help the environment is to make sure that your home – each individual’s largest source of energy consumption – is as energy efficient as possible. Thankfully, for those who choose to build a modular home, building an energy efficient home is both easy and affordable.

The link between energy-efficient homes and a greener lifestyle is not always obvious. Although many people understand that greenhouse gases that deplete the ozone are slowing causing a warmer, more unstable planet, few understand that one of the major contributors to global warming is the house in which they live. By building a home that uses energy more efficiently, your carbon footprint is reduced, a reduction that continues over time.

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