By adding together all the little ways a renovation can consider eco-friendliness and energy savings, one modest bungalow earned top honors from the country's oldest green building program
The new metal roof reflects heat so the house stays cooler without extra air-conditioning. It's made from recycled metals and would be easy to recycle again if it had to be replaced many years down the road. Porches face east and west, shading the house's interior from direct sun on hot days.
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