Urban Infill/Land
Recycling
In major cities around the world, the resource of space in itself is becoming a dwindling resource. The concept of rebuilding on existing land/space or recycling existing structures can have a dramatic impact on the environment. At present, there strategies being used to make the most efficient use of the one precious resource high-density urban areas have to offer, existing land and that is Urban Infill and Land Recycling.
The advantages to both Urban Infill and Land Recycling are important concepts because they are the first and most important step in designing and developing a green property that not only is attractive and a great investment, but more importantly uses/re-uses the natural resource of land that is such a precious commodity within large, crowded cities.
Green Development
Whereas building green is the optimal goal, it actually starts with developing Green. The idea of Green Development is to look at a project holistically from start-to-finish and designing it to be energy efficient and less polluting by considering its surroundings, using natural and recycled materials and most importantly, designing it to fit within its environment rather than the other way around as most Developers do today.
The basic principles of Green building are to create a structure [home or building], on a parcel of land that use techniques, materials and designs that minimize its impact on the surrounding environment or Ecosystem. This can be done by:
a) Using certain materials that pollute the land, water and air around it less.
b) Using construction processes that have less impact on the surrounding environment like water, soil, vegetation and air.
c) Using energy efficient appliances and features that conserve more energy like oil, gas and electricity.
d) Building structures to last and withstand the elements for a longer periods of time.
The key principle of Green Development is simple...proactively plan a structure that will not only minimize its impact on the surrounding environment, but enhance it visually, naturally and financially!
Urban Green
The concept of Urban Green is to marry to these strategies together to create a totally new way of Designing and Developing homes for the future. In this case, the design recycles the land from previous development and then creates a new domicile that fits naturally into its environment rather than being forced into it. Once the property has been recycled, the new home is designed to take advantage of all that nature has to offer from wind, sun and earth to make it energy efficient, less polluting and durable. More importantly, the concept of Urban Green is to create homes that are attractive, spacious and comfortable with state-of-the-art design, appliances, windows, flooring, countertops and cabinetry to make these homes not only Green but a good investment for the future, both environmentally and financially!
It's Easier to be Green than you think!
With all due respect to Kermit, being Green is easier today
than you think. The most important fact about building and
buying a Green Developed property is to forget the notion
that a Green structure is unattractive, uncomfortable, too
expensive or has little or no appreciable
return-on-investment (ROI). Whereas this may have true
10-20 years ago, today it couldn't be further from the
truth. In fact some of the hottest and most desirable new
homes for sale in the Southwestern US and California today
are Urban Infill projects designed and constructed with
materials that are stylish, modern and recycled! More
importantly, they are designed and built to take advantage
of the natural resources surrounding them such as
vegetation, wind, views as well as proximity to lifestyles
such as parks, recreation, dining, shopping and
entertainment. More importantly, some of the top Architects
and Developers in the US are getting onboard with developing
state-of-the-art urban and environmentally friendly
properties which also enhances their value in the future as
new benchmarks are set for tomorrows urban dwellers.
For years, successful urbanites pursued the dream of a house in the country but quickly discovered the realities of high property taxes, property maintenance and long drives to/from work and social activities, made it much less desirable. Now, in places like southern California, Phoenix/Scottsdale and Las Vegas the suburbanites are migrating back into the downtown areas, and are discovering that that giving up a few extra square feet [that was rarely used anyway], their investment dollars can be applied to luxurious features, spectacular views and instant access to their lifestyles, for the same cost or less! More importantly, they're discovering that just because it's green, doesn't mean it's dull and utilitarian!
In major cities around the world, the resource of space in itself is becoming a dwindling resource. The concept of rebuilding on existing land/space or recycling existing structures can have a dramatic impact on the environment. At present, there strategies being used to make the most efficient use of the one precious resource high-density urban areas have to offer, existing land and that is Urban Infill and Land Recycling.
The advantages to both Urban Infill and Land Recycling are important concepts because they are the first and most important step in designing and developing a green property that not only is attractive and a great investment, but more importantly uses/re-uses the natural resource of land that is such a precious commodity within large, crowded cities.
Green Development
Whereas building green is the optimal goal, it actually starts with developing Green. The idea of Green Development is to look at a project holistically from start-to-finish and designing it to be energy efficient and less polluting by considering its surroundings, using natural and recycled materials and most importantly, designing it to fit within its environment rather than the other way around as most Developers do today.
The basic principles of Green building are to create a structure [home or building], on a parcel of land that use techniques, materials and designs that minimize its impact on the surrounding environment or Ecosystem. This can be done by:
a) Using certain materials that pollute the land, water and air around it less.
b) Using construction processes that have less impact on the surrounding environment like water, soil, vegetation and air.
c) Using energy efficient appliances and features that conserve more energy like oil, gas and electricity.
d) Building structures to last and withstand the elements for a longer periods of time.
The key principle of Green Development is simple...proactively plan a structure that will not only minimize its impact on the surrounding environment, but enhance it visually, naturally and financially!
Urban Green
The concept of Urban Green is to marry to these strategies together to create a totally new way of Designing and Developing homes for the future. In this case, the design recycles the land from previous development and then creates a new domicile that fits naturally into its environment rather than being forced into it. Once the property has been recycled, the new home is designed to take advantage of all that nature has to offer from wind, sun and earth to make it energy efficient, less polluting and durable. More importantly, the concept of Urban Green is to create homes that are attractive, spacious and comfortable with state-of-the-art design, appliances, windows, flooring, countertops and cabinetry to make these homes not only Green but a good investment for the future, both environmentally and financially!
It's Easier to be Green than you think!
With all due respect to Kermit, being Green is easier today
than you think. The most important fact about building and
buying a Green Developed property is to forget the notion
that a Green structure is unattractive, uncomfortable, too
expensive or has little or no appreciable
return-on-investment (ROI). Whereas this may have true
10-20 years ago, today it couldn't be further from the
truth. In fact some of the hottest and most desirable new
homes for sale in the Southwestern US and California today
are Urban Infill projects designed and constructed with
materials that are stylish, modern and recycled! More
importantly, they are designed and built to take advantage
of the natural resources surrounding them such as
vegetation, wind, views as well as proximity to lifestyles
such as parks, recreation, dining, shopping and
entertainment. More importantly, some of the top Architects
and Developers in the US are getting onboard with developing
state-of-the-art urban and environmentally friendly
properties which also enhances their value in the future as
new benchmarks are set for tomorrows urban dwellers. For years, successful urbanites pursued the dream of a house in the country but quickly discovered the realities of high property taxes, property maintenance and long drives to/from work and social activities, made it much less desirable. Now, in places like southern California, Phoenix/Scottsdale and Las Vegas the suburbanites are migrating back into the downtown areas, and are discovering that that giving up a few extra square feet [that was rarely used anyway], their investment dollars can be applied to luxurious features, spectacular views and instant access to their lifestyles, for the same cost or less! More importantly, they're discovering that just because it's green, doesn't mean it's dull and utilitarian!
Urban Infill +
Green Development
= Urban
Green
A new way of looking at Urban Development for homes!
A new way of looking at Urban Development for homes!
Urban
Green - Rebuilding the Urban Landscape for our Future…
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