Green Building
Fundamentals
Green building is just applied common sense. To demystify the process and move forward with your project, it is helpful to think of green building as the combination of three fundamental objectives -
- Conserve natural resources
- Increase energy efficiency
- Improve indoor air quality
Conventional building practices consume large quantities of wood, plastic, cardboard, water and other natural resources that lead unnecessarily to their depletion.
Green building is a whole systems approach to the design, construction and operation of your home-from the early stages of development through the final finishes. This approach benefits our clients by reducing resource consumption and improving livability.
Homeowners are increasingly seeing the added value in a green home. For some, it’s energy savings and lower utility bills. For others, it’s saving old-growth forests. For still others, it’s knowing that their home is a healthier place for their children.
Green Building Products
More and more green building products enter the market each day. Recycled content decking, insulation, reclaimed lumber and other products divert waste from landfills, while providing quality and durability that often exceed conventional materials.
The Value of Green Building
While green building and its environmental benefits are becoming more main stream, it is commonly assumed that green building features and products translate into additional costs.
What is often overlooked is the added value that green building contributes to the home: energy efficiency, improved indoor air quality, healthier homes for the family and durability.
The green building recommended methods and materials range in cost and some of them cost no more or even less than conventional options.
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