Sustainable construction is nothing mysterious. Its most important aspects are some of the same things that define a quality builder. Green homes, also called sustainable homes, are more affordable than ever. Last year, for instance, a nationwide McGraw Hill study of builders and remodelers found that going green adds an average of just 7% in cost to a project, compared to 11% six years previously. Part of the reason for this growing affordability is that there’s more widespread agreement … [Read more...]