Window Film Fits Into Hot Green Building Trends

Great article that discusses hot green building trends and how window film fits into these trends. Window film would fit in the Passive Construction category mentioned. Most standard window films will reduce the demand on air conditioning units and can be applied as a retrofit to the existing windows. Give us a call today to find out how a quality window film from Crescent City Window Tinting can help you start saving money on energy and make your home or office a little more green.

Green Building Trends To Look Out For in 2015

By Karla Lant at www.digitaljournal.com

It’s a fact: green building is not a craze or a fad, but the future of construction. And this is true for both new construction and renovation/retrofitting.

This shouldn’t surprise anyone; as “Green Multifamily & Single Family Homes: Growth in a Recovering Market,” a recent report from the World Green Building Council explains, research shows that consumers are willing to spend more to get green homes. Since green homes provide healthier living environments, better resale potential, and lower utility costs, who can blame them?

So what are the hottest green building trends we will see this year? According to the World Green Building Council, here’s what to expect.

Net Zero Energy Homes

The focus on energy efficiency is going to be more and more important, and this will prompt a rise in demand for net zero energy homes. Alternative energy sources for homes like photovoltaic cells are going to receive a lot of attention in 2015. In recent years more net zero homes have been built, and as these projects prove their feasibility, more clients demand them. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy also certifies these homes so consumers know what they’re getting, making the buying process more secure.

Passive Construction

Passive homes rely less on AC and heat, instead regulating temperature naturally based on their design; this is possible when well-insulated homes are designed to make the most of natural light, shade, and wind. Landscaping design also plays an important role in this kind of construction. The passive construction trend is already booming in the EU, and although the trend will be slower to pick up here in North America, we will start to see it gain favor here in 2015 — probably in commercial buildings first.

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