A new housing development in London is showing how green homes can become mainstream.
The recently completed Angela Carter Close, off Brixton High Road features nine family green homes and three flats all awarded the coveted Excellent under the Eco Homes initiative, edie.net reports.
According to the report, the eco homes - built by the Metropolitan Housing Trust - include green credentials such as large cavity walls with recycled newspaper insulation, low flush toilets and water flow restrictors on taps.
The site's senior project manager, Andy Cox, told the publication the aim of the project was to encourage people to become involved in sustainability.
"With the right tools and amenities and the opportunity to live in a home built around sustainable principles, people will become more environmentally aware," he added.
A new Federation of Master Builders report - entitled Building a Greener Britain - found that home improvements to turn properties into eco homes could be worth an extra £3.5 billion to £6.5 billion to the industry.
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