Top 10 Eco-Friendly Mansions On The Market

Top 10 Eco-Friendly Mansions On The Market
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Top 10 Eco-Friendly Mansions On The Market

Luxury homes are often criticized for being ostentatious, wasteful, and having too large of a carbon footprint. Throughout the years in many new constructions, LEED certifications and “eco-friendly” features are becoming commonplace.

A LEED certification stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is only giving to those constructions that comply with certain eco- friendly standards. Here is a list of the top eco-friendly homes on the market.

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  • 10.

    $5 Million in Vashon Washington

  • 9.

    $5.8 Million in Tiburon, California

  • 8.

    $6.2 Million in Austin, Texas

  • 7.

    $7.7 Million in Mallorca, Spain

  • 6.

    $10.5 Million in New Canaan Connecticut

  • 5.

    $11 Million in Kiawah Island, South Carolina

  • 4.

    $18.8 Million Mansion in Italy

  • 3.

    $19 Million in New Jersey

  • 2.

    $30.7 Million in Taipei City, China

  • 1.

    $35.8 Million in Belvedere, California

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