Property in France: make your home green

Above: How green can you go? © James Higginson

Whether starting from scratch, renovating or just improving a French property, there are numerous areas where environmentally friendly features can be incorporated. The good news is that saving the planet doesn’t have to cost the earth. Lots of green features can be added for a relatively small cost. Others may entail a greater initial outlay, but will help to save money in the long run.

So what is a green home and how do you go about constructing one? Mention the words ‘green home’ and people often start thinking of straw bales and living without running water. In fact, a green or sustainable building is simply one that has been planned, constructed or renovated in a resource-efficient manner.

The full article can be found on page(s) 71-73 of this issue.

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