The green home construction depends on the following:

Using construction materials for building that are environment friendly. This causes least harm to the trees and the nature.

Site is selected near the existing consumer facilities like school; market etc so that less energy and fuel are consumed in transportation.

The buildings are constructed to get more sunlight and fresh air so as to conserve the electricity that otherwise would be needed for lightening and air-conditioning.

The water is conserved by using rain water harvesting and having smaller lawns.

Recyclable and recycled materials for building construction are used.

The houses are well insulated to prevent the energy loss.

Solar panels are used for heating and providing lighting solutions.

Soy based building materials for insulation can be used to make the homes more environment-friendly.

• Check how much eco-friendly the construction materials are.

• Buy local products as they save the nature from hazards due to transportation

• They should be easy to maintain and clean so that toxics or detergents are not used much

• They must be durable

• The use of aluminum or copper for the solar paneling can make your home more eco friendly.

• Terracotta tiles, glass tiles etc are the ideal for floors

• The bamboo and coco lumber are the best options for doors and walls

• The air monitoring should also be eco-friendly

• Be assured that the construction materials you are buying are genuinely eco-friendly.