Got a dream green home you’d love to build? Sure, you’ll probably want to include solar panels in the building… but that’s just one element. Green building involves making the most efficient use of the materials that go into the building, and creating a space that allows for sustainable use of resources needed to live in that home… so, energy’s important, but so is water use, air quality, and the relationship of the landscaping to the larger surrounding environment.This helpful inforgraphic from Sustainablog.org illustrates 13 steps to take when building your green dream home.

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Topics: Solar panel, Liberty Homes, Sustainability, Sustainable Architecture, Poconos Custom Home Design, Poconos Lifestyle, Energy Efficiency, Poconos Homes

Just what does it mean to be eco friendly? This infographic presents a concise visual on what it means to be eco-friendly, from defining “eco-friendly” to outlining eco-labels, lifecycle stages, green-washing and more. As an Energy Star certified home builder in the Poconos of PA we pride ourselves on being as green as we can be and encourage others to do the same.

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Topics: Sustainable living, Green Living, Environment, Niche, Liberty Homes, Sustainability, Poconos Lifestyle, Energy Efficiency

The window placement in your cabin or vacation home can help regulate indoor temperatures and encourage cross breezes to cool the house in the summer. Natural light can also reduce the amount of electricity you need to illuminate the interior. Learn more eco-friendly tips in this infographic from Knotty Pine Cabins.

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Topics: Sustainable living, Green Living, Niche, Liberty Homes, Sustainability, Environ, Poconos Lifestyle, Energy Efficiency