“Green Is Affordable

The affordable housing movement has not only accepted green building, but is making it integral to its work.

By Noreen Beatley

For a long time, green building was seen as a luxury. However, over the past 5 to 10 years affordable housing advocates have steadily figured out that a great majority of “green building” is in fact common sense that supports quality affordable housing: better windows, more insulation, construction materials that don’t make residents sick, improved ventilation, better lighting, and greater access to the surrounding community and transportation. Green and affordable pioneers have been steadily bringing these standards into all corners of the industry.”

Via: Shelterforce Magazine

Photo: U.S. Green Building Council