NET ZERO ENERGY HOMESMIXING IN THENON-NUCLEAR FAMILY:Single parent families need support from relatives and neighbors.Extended families: the grandmother moves into help, or the grandmother moves in to be helped.Ground level bedrooms support aging in place, and people who can not climb stairs.Singles and seniors want smaller homes that are easier to maintain.Live/work homes eliminate commutes, and keep working parents close to the kids.All families may seek support from other families.THE “NOT-SO-BIG HOUSE”:New American houses doubled in size in the last 50 years, due to cheap oil and a subsidized housing market.Smaller, smarter homes significantly save energy, save money, and can bind a loving family closer together.Greensburg Green Neighborhoods have homes that range in size from 400sf to 2,000 sf and have one to 6 bedrooms including those in basements.Basements provide affordable flex space, a safe haven from tornadoes, and room for a growing family.
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