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Energy efficiency, lower toxicity and sustainable material; green homes makes for a healthy living.

In today's age of growing awareness about environment-friendly approaches and means, residential properties aren't far behind. No wonder, green luxury homes are in vogue. The idea behind a green home is having a healthy habitat where one can enjoy natural surrounding with energy efficiency, lower toxicity and sustainable material.

What all makes a home a green one? The pointers will throw light on it.

In nature's lap

The idea of a green luxury home is to be closer to nature. This can be done by building your very own organic garden with water features and patios. Especially in homes located in urban areas, indoor gardens can be an alternative option to the lack open areas outdoors. In case you want to go a bit healthy, you could opt for herb garden and grow those health friendly plants at home, all you need to do is make sure that they can thrive indoors. Though they do require extra care but it provides a sense of comfort and cools the atmosphere of the house.

Airiness

One of the most luxurious aspects of green homes is the airy openness they provide. "High ceilings provide good room for ventilation, while large glass windows help in catching and reflecting sunlight," says an interior designer. Thereby not only providing adequate lighting but also keeping the room well ventilated.

Tech talk

Advocating green luxury doesn't necessarily mean being devoid of technology. In fact newer forms of technology not only conserve energy but also provide security. Houses can be digitally managed through wifi, GPS, GIS, home automation, FTTG infrastructure, reliable quality communication for voice, data and video, video doorbells and access controlling, thus making life convenient with a unique blend of technology and nature.

Better living

Another highlight of most luxury green homes is the usage of eco-friendly products and avoidance of volatile organic compounds, toxic solvents and pesticides. Most of the products used are recycled, reusable, recyclable and renewable raw materials and interior furnishing, which accessorise the house. So, as you enter the house instead of stone walls, you could have bamboo or papyrus walls, use recycled glass as table tops or windows, soft bamboo and palm wood floors that give out a rustic appeal and citrus-based paints as compared to toxic varnishes not only ooze luxury but also bring out a sense of eco-friendliness.

All for conservation

A great way to bring natural sunlight into your room is through solar lighting. Ensuring responsibility towards the environment, solar lights make use of solar energy. Though when it is slightly overcast the light is slightly bluish in colour, on most days there is abundant white light filtering the room. Another way to help conserve electricity and contribute towards the prudent consumption of energy, preinstalled LED lighting not only provides a great lighting effect in the house that spells out luxury but also brings about a green feeling.

Most green houses come with a personal wind solar hybrid power system that helps in natural energy generation. Features like root-zoning STP and water recycling helps you take a step further in maximising contribution towards the environment.