Latest Answer: Eco-friendly homes are a latest trend emerging in real estate business. Eco-friendly homes or apartments not only reduce carbon footprints but also brings down maintenance cost and utility bills. Thus they are not only environment friendly but also save your money. Now the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has introduced a system of rating green homes. Read more on http://www.commonfloor.com/articles/eco-friendly-homes-a-latest-trend-in-real-estate-1414.html