Building Green on Difficult Lots

Many properties are undervalued because of the they're steep, tree filled and deemed difficult to build upon. These properties are natural selections for the owner who wants a view. These properties often mandate a distinctive design and meticulous site orientation of the house. The result is a home design that becomes a jewel in the landscape rather than another subdivision abode. These homes typically have a view from every room and are designed to be energy efficient by using solar energy to control mechanical manipulation of the living environment. This is one of the main precepts of "Being Green".

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