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31st July 2010
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 French new house builders going greenSee also: What you get with new build in FranceThe environmental revolution is starting to take hold among French builders and developers. New builds in France are undergoing a quiet but major change as developers strive to offer buyers the latest in eco-friendly designs. In particular many builders are working to meet what are known as the latest HQE (Haute qualité environnementale) requirements and to gain the highest quality in terms of high energy performance. This means that from now on the potential purchaser in France will be offered a new concept in ecological properties that will offer tremendous money saving features for years to come. There is also a further label which many developers are also obtaining, and this is a European label ‘eco label’. Wood Indeed, throughout France you will now find small developments offering 10 houses per hectare rather than the average 40 houses per hectare. One such company , Terresens, under the guidance of experienced Director Geraud Cornillon, will be offering a new concept of 4-star leaseback residences in prime locations in France such as the Domaine de Val Roman at Sarlat and the Domaine de Rochevigne at St Emilion. Buyers will be able to purchase outright a 2-bedroom Lodge from 176,000 euros. So what can buyers expect to see as a result of these new techniques and approaches? The benefits they will get for their money include: · Wooden villas will be constructed around existing trees · Architecture will be contemporary and open to nature and light · Wood to be used will be of the best ecological construction · As wood is a refundable energy it permits 40% economy of energy and 30% economy of water · Freehold purchase and a new unique commercial lease · Natural swimming pools · Spas For children, meanwhile, there will be giant vegetable gardens, playgrounds and floating huts. Other eco-friendly qualities that such new build developers will offer are: · Environmental management of operations · Clean sites: Waste management and noise control · Energy: Reduced greenhouse effect for improved energy performance · Water (specific facilities helping to limit water use) · Unsealed floors · Working with specific architects who promote the latest technology in design and environmental facilities · Soundproofing and heat insulation France has always been a land of open green spaces, fantastic beaches, clean mountain air, beautiful woods and sparkling rivers and streams. Now at last its new developments are beginning to do that wonderful environment true justice. Wendy Bull info@wendyshouses.com www.wendyshouses.com See also: ‘Buying new build in France – think of it as not having to renovate or decorate!’  Solar power in France Ground source heating in France New Build Properties in France Home Page Looking for a property in France? Use FrenchEntrée's Property Finders to help you find your property and to help you through the buying process 
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