Luxury isn’t just about excess. It can also be about sustainability and mindful consumption. Sustainable luxury homes can help reduce your impact on the environment and live a greener, more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Recycled and Locally Sourced Materials
If you’re having a home custom built from the ground up, or if you’re having renovations made to your Las Vegas home, consider incorporating recycled and locally sourced materials into the design. It’s possible to create an elegant home with recycled bricks, tiles, beer bottles, and salvaged doors and windows. Reclaimed steel and wood are widely used in construction while recycled cork can be used for panels and flooring.
Using locally sourced materials isn’t new. Builders typically used materials that were locally available before international shipping became more easily accessible. Nevada is home to steel fabricators and mines that produce limestone, specialty clay, gypsum, and more.
Solar Panels
Rooftop solar panels help homeowners harness the energy of the desert sun. Installing solar panels and using clean energy can help minimize your impact on the environment. Las Vegas ranked #2 in the United States for installed photovoltaic/solar capacity per capita, according to a report from the Environment Nevada Research & Policy Center. This makes Sin City a leader in solar generation.
Green Roofs
Green roofs are ballasted roofs built from a layer of soil with plants. Installing a green roof entails covering the roof of your home with lush vegetation instead of traditional roofing materials like tiles or shingles. Due to the desert environment, most green roofs in Las Vegas are semi-intensive with low maintenance, moderate-sized plants that deliver all the aesthetic and eco-friendly benefits.
Green roofs are known to have a lower surface temperature than outdoor air temperature, according to research from the University of Nevada, Reno. They also provide better insulation, which can potentially help lower heating and cooling costs.
Biophilic Design
Biophilic design can help homeowners feel more connected to the natural environment through the use of organic materials and designs that draw inspiration from nature. It also incorporates plants, green spaces, water features, and natural light into the overall design of a luxury home.
When done right, biophilic design can help regulate indoor temperature and reduce a property’s carbon footprint. Studies have also shown that biophilic design can help enhance creativity, promote positive interactions, and improve health and well-being.
Smart Home Technology
Smart home technology can help homeowners regulate indoor temperatures, ventilation, and lighting at a touch of a button. Smart home automation systems can be programmed to conserve energy when certain areas of the property are not in use. Smart water systems can also increase water efficiency. These incorporate devices that can help your household monitor and reduce the amount of water it uses on a regular basis.
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Find Las Vegas luxury homes with smart home systems and other sustainability features with the help of Anthony Romeo. As a luxury real estate agent with over 20 years of experience, he has helped numerous clients find the perfect home.
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