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 This
time of year, individuals, small businesses and major corporations all around
the world are recognizing Earth Day. Around here, it's just another day.
You see, the Affordable Homes Group began going
green years ago. It started with trying to recycle as much and as often as
possible in the properties that we own and manage, in addition to our office
building. Then we began using compact fluorescent light bulbs everywhere
possible in the 80+ residential units we operate. (This move was,
admittedly, as much about saving on electricity costs as it was about the
environment. But hey, going green can financially benefit us all.)
We then started to install high energy-efficiency systems in our own properties
as well as those we renovate for resale. As we continued, we learned more
and more about earth-friendly, green building materials and started to
incorporate them, as well.
 In
2004 we began our first green
renovation project. The next year we built our first
state-of-the-art green home,
complete with an active
photovoltaic solar roofing system and
passive solar energy design.
In these projects, we also began using as many green building materials as
possible - from
recycled steel and styrofoam wall panels to
gorgeous bamboo flooring. We have also added
modular housing projects to
our list, a preferred green construction method to stick-built, site-built
homes.
After building and renovating green
homes for families, we decided that it was time to make our office a bit
greener. Starting April 17th, our building is getting a makeover, complete with new Hardiplank siding and a photovoltaic solar roofing system. You can follow
our progress here.
The next time you're in Mt. Holly,
we welcome you to stop by and take a look at how sharp and cutting-edge
green can be. Just don't drop your recycling into the trash
bin on your way out. The boss around here is known to give a friendly
lecture on recyclable goods every now and again. |
