Compact, efficient homes are the way to go

From  the Philippine Star These are green-conscious times where terms like “energy efficiency” and “carbon footprint” have become increasingly important to consumers. Seeing that outsized mansions have high electrical and water requirements for upkeep, more and more people recognize the advantages of living in smaller, well-organized spaces. They see that apart from doing their share to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, living spaces sized just right are actually cheaper to maintain, leaving more savings or extra income to spend on luxuries.  Continue reading here http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=525283&publicationSubCategoryId=85