Homeowners

The process of green building incorporates environmental considerations into every phase of the home building process.  That means that during the design, construction, and operation of a home, energy and water efficient, lot development, resource efficient building design and materials, indoor environmental quality, homeowner maintenance, and the home’s overall impact on the environment are all taken into account.

Green Building Benefits Homeowners!

Green building is much more than reducing a home's environmental footprint. Homeowners can also realize direct benefits by owning a green home including:

1. Lower operating costs - Homeowners receive less expensive utility bills because of energy and water efficiency measures.
2. Increased comfort - Green homes have relatively even temperatures throughout the home, with fewer drafts and better humidity control.
3. Improved environmental quality - By following the guidelines, builders pay extra attention to construction details that control moisture, choose materials that contain fewer chemicals, and design air exchange/filtration systems that can contribute to a healthier indoor environment.
4. Enhanced durability and less maintenance - Green homes incorporate building materials and construction details that strive to increase the useful life of the individual components and the whole house. Longer lasting materials not only require fewer resources for replacement but also reduce maintenance and repair costs. Green homes have lawns that require less weeding and watering,building elements that require less maintenance, and more durable building components that reduce the time needed for upkeep.