How would you like to live in a house that's environmentally friendly and saves you money on your energy bill? Believe it or not there are new homes in the Upstate that are being built "green"... And the builder says it won't cost you more to live there.
We found a local builder here in the Upstate that builds 100 percent green homes for you to live the ultimate Go Green/ Save Green lifestyle. Let's step inside to The Elements and see how they are going green to save green.
“We wanted to start the next generation of multi family communities,” explains Nick Gilley with TRV Devlopment. He has a green thumb and green ideas for the future of housing. “All the trim on the walls comes from trees that were cut down on site.”
These are "The Elements”, a green neighborhood near downtown Greenville. “Because of the increased insulation that we have in our homes, our homeowners are experiencing savings between 30 and 50 percent to code built homes.”
Sustainability, efficiency, durability and health...four keys to living a green lifestyle. “We are the first multi-family community in the Upstate that is allowed to use our water retention in concrete,” says Gilley. He says rainwater from Mother Nature can be used and re used to sustain an earth smart home.
“All of the water that comes onto our property is stored in the concrete and then filtered throughout the grounds. If something falls on your site, you should grasp it and use it for the whole community,” says Gilley.
With these homes, you don't even have to shop for dinner. “We want to get people outside to grow their own produce. Each homeowner has their own plot to grow their own vegetables.”
From the porous concrete where you park your cars to the Energy Star appliances...The Elements are doing their part to Go Green and Save Green.
Here’s a few more green facts about The Elements. The walls are made so that 30 percent more insulation can fit inside, thus reducing your heating and cooling bills. They also have 100% recycled carpet on the floors and paint that is free of volatile organic compounds.
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