Sustainable Construction and Development

[Mitch Mallett-Hiatt]

New to bigger pockets forums. I thought I would give it a try and see what discussion will arise from a topic that is not common to this forum.

As an Architectural Engineer that lives and breathes construction, I would like to see if investors know much about sustainability as a building practice. Being an individual surrounded by case studies of building science and the benefits of sustainable construction, I would build no other way. Common construction is highly influenced by marketing from companies that are also making a profit. Sustainable materials cost very little in comparison. That said, no one is advertising for straw bale insulation and similar basic building materials. It's almost dirt cheap with very little profit margins for the seller. I can only imagine that investors would love to know more about high quality, low cost construction materials and methods.

Anyways, my only objective for this post is to start a discussion and possibly share my knowledge with others.