Green Home Experts Weigh in on Debate Concerning the Sustainability of Green Mansions

Online, July 19, 2010 (Newswire.com) - (San Diego, CA)- Construction Digital, the leading digital business publication for C-level executives in the construction industry, speaks with green design experts about the sustainability of green mansions in the July issue.

Sarah Susanka, creator of the "Not So Big" philosophy of home building and Kim Calomino, Director of Built Green Colorado lend their voices to the growing debate concerning green mansions. Though some experts argue that a truly sustainable home has a small footprint, quite literally, others argue that a home can be green regardless of its size as long as it incorporates elements of green design.

"Some green warriors will settle for nothing less than a house half buried in a hillside or an 800sf dome built from bags of rammed earth," said Susanka in the article. "But others shopping for a dream green home aren't ready to recycle the dream part of the equation. They want style and comfort and they want it big."

Interest in green homes has increased as people begin to incorporate environmentally-friendly and efficient fixtures and design elements into their homes. As the movement towards green moves to the mainstream, more style and convenience components are integrated into the mix.

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