You hear a lot about green building these days. Everbody is talking about sustainability, environmental impact, energy efficiency. There are all kinds of new buzzwords out there.

But what does all that stuff really mean? What's really better about green building?

At RandomSPACE we have some very particular ideas about the green building phenomenon.

Green building comes in all shapes and sizes. Everything about the process from removing old structures to revegetation at the end of the project can be handled in some "green manner." You can deconstruct instead of demolish. You can recycle instead of dispose. Your materials can come from local sources and not contain toxic components. Your home can be built to use very little energy and maintain a low carbon footprint. The list goes on and on and it can be a little overwhelming.

And to make things more complicated, you aren't the only one thinking green. Most municipalities are leaning that way more and more these days. In some places you aren't building anything if it isn't very green.

At RandomSPACE we are ready to help you decide how much or how little green building you can handle and your city expects. We can talk with you about the advantages of all the green options out there. We can help you understand the up front costs vs. long term savings. And we can help you navigate all the new rules and regulations.

We are thrilled that you are thinking about green options, but we also understand the practical limitations of most projects. If you can't create a net-zero house, don't beat yourself up about it. Instead, embrace the features that work for you.

RandomSPACE can help turn your green thoughts into green construction. No matter how much you can do, it's a step in the right direction.

For more information on the building requirements in your community we recommend a visit to your city or county's web site. There's usually plenty of information on-line. If that proves to be too complex, give us a call. We're happy to help you navigate the local requirements and make the right choices for your project.