It's not just for Al Gore!
Realtor Magazine, in last month's issue, talked about the many products and systems that are entering the marketplace to keep our environment healthier and to conserve our natural resources. The U.S. Green Building Council expects this market to exceed $12 billion this year.
Within "green" homes, choices run the gamut from rugs made with soybean plants to bathroom tiles made from recycled glass. On the outside, solar electric panels, attic fans, and water and air heating systems are becoming more common. Native drought-resistant plants catch and store rainwater for future use, cutting homeowners' water bills and conserving water.
The wave of the future is whole communities, like Baltimore's Clipper Mill, a new mixed-use community, being built with sustainable features, including a green roof, which captures storm water run-off. (www.clippermill.net)
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