Focusing on craftsmanship, salvaged materials, and biophilia, CarbonShack’s first branded home achieved LEED Platinum with a West Coast–shingle mashup style.
Affordable Green Homes Hub
Probably the #1 myth about having an eco-friendly home is that it’s more expensive. While it’s true that some green products are more expensive than their conventional counterparts, when you consider the home as a whole, there are often many opportunities to actually cut costs. We have tons of tips, tricks, and resources! Here’s a small sampling of what you’ll find here about affordable green homes:
- How to Finance Your Dream Green Home [Podcast]
- 18 Inexpensive Sustainable Homes Almost Anyone Can Afford
- How to Easily Find Energy Efficiency Tax Credits, Rebates, Grants, and Loans
- 20 Tiny Home Manufacturers to Match Any Budget
- How to Find Reclaimed Home Building Materials
- Before and After: An Eco-Friendly Kitchen Makeover on a Budget
- Can Sustainable Homes Be Affordable And Beautiful? These Video Tours Tell All
- 10 of the Cheapest Eco-Friendly Upgrades for Your Home
Peruse more articles below and if you don’t find what you need, email your question to content@elemental.green – maybe we’ll answer it in an upcoming article!
The Definitive Guide to Guest Houses and ADUs
We’ve put together a guide to today’s top prefab ADU manufacturers to help you find an option that fits your style and budget.
20 Tiny Home Manufacturers to Match Any Budget
Tiny home living is so much more than downsizing. Simplicity, economic freedom, and highly sustainable living… Whether you buy or DIY, we’ve got you covered.
19 Nontoxic, Organic Mattresses for Every Budget
An organic mattress is imperative because… How many hours do you spend in bed? We’ve scoped out the best nontoxic, organic mattresses at every price point.
18 Inexpensive Sustainable Homes Almost Anyone Can Afford
According to HomeAdvisor, the average cost of having a new house built in the U.S. was $305,372 in 2016. Clearly, this cost can vary A LOT depending on what choices you make, and there are A LOT of choices when you decide to build a custom home. If you’re looking for a less expensive, easier to design, and more sustainable home, check out these 18 alternatives.
Fernwood Demonstrates Affordable Net-Positive Eco-Renovation
A modest, Arts and Crafts–style home was lovingly renovated to the highest green standards. Today it’s healthy, beautiful, and budget-friendly.
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