What is a Green Condo?

Thursday, March 5, 2009 posted by tommi

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“Green” condo’s are becoming a hot commodity in the real estate market.   The typically pricey units are located in large metro area’s and are designed to appeal to the young professional and members of the X and Y Generation.

Green condo’s, often called eco-friendly condo’s or lofts, include a wide variety of features and ammenities.   Their designs usually include the use of alternative and recycled building materials, green roofs, solar energy, energy star appliances, water conservation and reclaimation. 

Eco-friendly materials often used in green condo’s include bamboo flooring, No VOC paints, sustainable hardwoods, recycled glass, carpets made from recycled inner tubes, wallpaper made from recycled magazines, solar heating and cooling systems, on demand hot water heaters, water storage and recycling systems.  

Green condo’s are usually located in area’s close to public transportation and within walking distance to shopping.  In addition to being a good marketing ploy, green condo’s are now a luxury, hip niche in metro area real estate.

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