Sustainable building is now an established construction philosophy, and new products are making its goals more attainable for the masses

The sustainable building movement has many different shades of green. From the off-grid yurt with composting toilets to the production home constructed with natural and recycled materials and utilizing high-efficiency mechanicals and appliances, there are attractive and cost-effective green options out there to fit any situation and budget.
A range of factors such as government stimulus and federal tax incentives, new business models, innovative refinement of existing technologies and high performance materials are bringing energy efficient and green homes to the masses.