Reducing our carbon footprint has become an important consideration in everything from the design of new cars to household products. In the past, little emphasis had been put on residential and commercial buildings and the amount of energy that power, heating and water consume each day.
This has changed in recent years with many developers and architects creating environmentally friendly buildings. This shift has been embraced by many buyers keen to play their part in building a sustainable future.
The Wall Street Journal recently asked a group of architects to look to the future and design the most energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable house house they could imagine. The results include a house that reacts to the weather, one inspired by trees and another inspired by reptiles. Some envisioned features including self-cleaning glass and many gave more consideration to what happens to the building after its life is over.
While some of the concepts imagined by the architects are only pipe dreams at this stage, those interested in sustainable living have options available to them today. HL23 in Chelsea, The Edge in Williamsburg and The Visionaire in Battery Park City are a few examples of new developments designed with green living in mind. All three buildings are listed on the CBS Real Estate Market where you can explore the features on offer and book an appointment to see the innovations first hand.
To read more about the architects’ visions of the future:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124050414436548553.html
