Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Second Current Event

http://www.connexionfrance.com/expatriate-news-article.php?art=173

Cet article est de la popularite croissante de maisons de bois en France. Le ventes sont sur 50% depuis 2000. Owners benefit from an average 30% saving on their electricity bills due to the fact that wood naturally insulates, and many people think these houses blend more easily into a natural landscape. However, these homes cost 15-30% more than traditional homes because the wood is mostly imported. Still, 20% of manufacturers say that they would consider using wood for construction.

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