Make Your Next Dream Home a Green Home
Green homes come in all sizes, styles and price ranges. So if you're in the market for a new home, why not make it a green home and enjoy lower utility bills, greater comfort and durability, less maintenance and a smaller footprint on the planet?
So what is a "green" home anyway?
When it comes to homes, green is not just about products and features, it's about the overall impact of a home on the health of its occupants and the planet.
Houses are little ecosystems. To operate efficiently and maintain a comfortable environment, they need to be designed holistically so their parts and various systems interact in a balanced way and run smoothly.
Green homes address this "whole system" approach with improved standards in five main areas:
- energy efficiency
- water efficiency
- indoor air quality
- site design
- construction materials
In recent years, national and regional trade and industry associations have created green building programs to establish standards and certifications that can serve as a guide for builders and home buyers wanting to tackle the complex task of constructing green homes. Many green certification programs start with the US EPA's Energy Star at the foundation, and build up from there to address the other aspects of home performance.
With decades of experience, our team can work with you and/or your builder to clarify your vision for making your next home a green home, establish goals and a cost-effective strategy, select appropriate materials and products, and verify established guidelines are being met throughout the construction process.
Learn more about common green building programs:
