Tim Ferriss, author of the best selling productivity book "The 4-Hour Work Week," is famous for finding the best and most creative ways to streamline all parts of life, teaching his avid readers everything from how to retire twenty years early to how to taste wine. In a recent post, he talked about the unlikely return on investment that a green lifestyle can provide. He argues that by investing all the money you save from making small "green" changes, you can make a big impact on your savings account. You can read more at Tim's blog. Sage is definitely convinced that all those energy savings on utility bills and allergy medications each month can really start to build up. Two recent homes we've built show the same utility bills as homes that are half their size!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Green Creates Green
Tim Ferriss, author of the best selling productivity book "The 4-Hour Work Week," is famous for finding the best and most creative ways to streamline all parts of life, teaching his avid readers everything from how to retire twenty years early to how to taste wine. In a recent post, he talked about the unlikely return on investment that a green lifestyle can provide. He argues that by investing all the money you save from making small "green" changes, you can make a big impact on your savings account. You can read more at Tim's blog. Sage is definitely convinced that all those energy savings on utility bills and allergy medications each month can really start to build up. Two recent homes we've built show the same utility bills as homes that are half their size!
