5 major categories of consideration:
Energy:
In our opinion on of the best solutions we have found although it may not be effective in colder climates is solar water heating.
Shelter:
There are many options here is a showcase green home in Florida.
Food:
Food is rarely taken into consideration when planning a home or a community. Here at GetDownGreen.com we have a goal make sure every community that gets planned in the United States uses some sort of closed loop system for food.
Why are communities being built with no big large garden in there center, being supported by commercial worm bins, watered by rain water.
If this community concept interests you and you have formal training or just plain interest in join our GDG Task forces for sustainable communities contact us today!
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