Recently, GSH was chosen for Florida Magazine’s cover story!

As you might imagine, we are very excited to be able to be bringing affordable, sustainable design concepts of our green homes to more and more people. It really is a joy to be able to offer sustainable housing that looks great, and that you can brag about to your environmental friends as well.

Chances are, if are on our waiting list, or have signed up to get a GreenSteelHome, your house will probably be greener than your friends!

If you are looking to read the cover story about us in Florida Magazine, you can download it for 99c on their website here.

As always, we would love to know your thoughts and comments on the green movement on how it is affecting where you live. Stay tuned for more updates soon!

-Lawton

www.GreenSteelHomes.com

Do you want to save money on your beloved technology obsessions?

Here’s how to do that and help the earth grow more sustainable at the same time.

In this video you will see how easy it is to buy refurbished products for less, while making the world greener in the process. Sweet!

Yes, you heard that right- not one but TWO new floor plans have been added-

The Carrabelle and the St. Teresa, which for anyone who has been inside our Evening Rose model here in Tallahassee, the St. Teresa is what you saw.

To see the floor plans and other details, just go to our GreenSteel Homes designs page. Thanks!

P.S Your comments are welcome!

Who wants a flooded home, with a roof to repair and damages to fix?

Not many, finds a new survey by Harris Interactive.

People are waking up to realize not just the environmental advantages of using steel for their homes but also the advantages to the economy and their wallets.

The survey, conducted by the global research firm Harris Interactive, also found that 42 percent of consumers say that steel is the roofing material they would prefer if living in an area that could be affected by hurricanes. These findings indicate that consumers recognize the important role that steel plays in protecting their homes and families.- Modern Trade

It seems the tide is truly turning…

It’s funny when you start thinking about green electronics such as printers, tv’s, iPhones, PC’s or Macs.

A survey of 5,000 American adults conducted by Forrester Research found that 12% are ready to dish out extra dollars for computers and TVs that use less energy or come from an environmentally friendly company.- L.A Times

Why is this huge news?

The Power of Percents
Because 12% is a huge chunk of the American population that is not only thinking about going green but is willing to act on that notion as well. Not just greening their houses, but greening gadgets and toys as well.

The financial and economic benefits of going green in every way shape and form far outweigh the costs we would pay if we continue to overuse our resources.

An article from the L.A Times suggests that companies that have green initiatives such as Apple, Toshiba, and HP do more to educate their customers to this fact.

I agree wholeheartedly.

Your thoughts?

Homeowners are literally crawling all over themselves in the effort to not only save the world, but save their wallets at the same time.

Ecohomeguy reports on a new McGraw-Hill Company study that found the following data:

• The market for true green homes is expected to rise from $2 billion to up to $20 billion over the next five years.
• Standard homes are becoming increasingly green, with homeowners using green products for 40% of their remodeling work.
• Most Americans find out about green homes through word-of-mouth, followed by television and the Internet.
• Homeowners are buying green homes because they are concerned about the health of their families, as well as to reduce energy and other home operating costs.

Interestingly enough, lack of awareness is still the biggest obstacle in homeowners going green. But, not enough to stop $20 billion dollars.

MARATHON, FL – Design and construction innovations born in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina are coming to the Keys.

GreenSteel Comes To Paradise
In the redevelopment of his Coconut Cay Resort & Marina, owner Jim Rhyne is joining with modular housing manufacturer GreenSteel Homes to introduce a new kind of building to the Keys. It’s one of the latest in a rapidly evolving series of designs known as Katrina Cottages. The Katrina Cottages’ key attributes: Storm-ready safety, appealing looks, energy-efficient performance, and affordability.

Rhyne says the time is right: “We have enjoyed a good measure of success due mostly to our friendly staff and desire to please our guests. But time has finally caught up with some of our structures. It’s our hope that by involving GreenSteel and its talented team of architects and engineers in our redevelopment, we will be able to maintain a bit of the old flavor while we bring a whole new level of storm-worthiness and environmental responsibility to construction here.”

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“To everything (turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (turn, turn, turn)
And a time for every purpose, under heaven” - The Byrds

It seems like the Byrds had it right along. Their 12 string guitars were really chiming off of wind turbine power.

Wind Power!

Ok, no, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have wind turbine power! Just like the folks over a Renewable Energy Access have a good point.
Even though costs are rising, the world seems to want more wind turbines, more renewable, sustainable energy.

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Lois Swoboda over at The Emerald Coast, which covers Carrabelle and Apalachicola, wrote a great piece on GreensteelHomes and the positive impact it’s going to have on Franklin County.

The cottages are environmentally friendly and are constructed almost entirely from recyclable materials. No toxins, wood or glue are used in their construction. The houses are steel framed with foam cement insulation and a cement board roof. They can withstand 150-mph winds and are fire, mold and mildew proof.

As you might be able to tell, Greensteel Homes is really excited about all the buzz surrounding green, sustainable living in the press.

Florida Ain’t The Only One Going Green

• We feel that using materials like steel instead of energy–burning wood materials will provide Florida with the future of home–building and design, and we are glad to be along for the ride.

Even those across the pond in England are recognizing the power of sustainability, both for the environment and for the economy.

Cheers,

Lawton