I read an article a while ago, about how the general population in North America, has this constant need to live in larger homes every year.
An interesting statistic, ever since the 1950's, homes we live in have grown bigger and bigger - maybe it's because we are being told that bigger is better.
I'm not too sure we can keep going in that direction. Even in Las Vegas, MGM is building a 7.6 billion (yes, that's' a "B") dollar resort called "City Center'.
Now some would say, why? Well, I think it's a constant need to be "better" than the rest or "bigger" than the others. Some crazy idea we are all fed while we grew up in society.
And what about homes? Is 5,000 sq. ft. too big? 8,000? How about 2,000 sq. feet of lving area? Where do we draw the line of what's an acceptable size? Even Al Gore's mansion, which has gone through a recent eco-renovation upgrade, could it still be considered "not green" enough? Is he greenwashing?
There's a growing argument, that big is not "green". What about office buildings? Do we really need such big offices too? What if all CEO's accepted an office 10% smaller than they are used to. Think of what a combined difference that would make in the overall tremendous, continued growth of commercial space. Amazing thought.
So what's next? Where do we go from here? Do we set standards of maximum square feet allowed per person? Whether it's a home or condo. An office or high-rise retail store. Who calls the shots? If we really need to reduce our "footprint", why can't it start across the board?
I think it starts with the owners and developers. The designers will draw it, no matter what ฝากขายบ้าน it is. There are so many progressive, innovative architectural firms out there, ready to pounce on the chance to design a LEED building of any type - to a maximum size limit?
For the time being, we can at least start with what we actually build structures with. Innovative energy saving components and building methods.
ListedGreen will promote green building, no matter what size. It's a chance to educate. And let the people themselves sort out what's acceptable to buy. If too big won't sell anymore, then it's time to rethink how big we actually build it. But let's not wait till that day arrives. Hopefully, a responsible personal choice is made among all of us, of what's an acceptable size home or office to live/work in every day. Something less of an impact on the environment.
It starts with us.
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