The home building industry coined the phrase green building in the late 1980s, turning a niche movement of resource-efficient homes into a quiet revolution - one that is increasingly becoming a preferred way to build and remodel.
Whether you're a home building professional looking to go green or a prospective green homebuyer, the reasons for going green are numerous. Coming soon--Top Ten Reasons for Sustainability.
Green building means incorporating environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the home building and land development process to minimize operation and maintenance costs through increased durability and performance as well as reduce the environmental impact. It's a practical response to a variety of issues that affect all of us - like increasing energy prices, waning water resources, and indoor air quality. It means making intentional decisions about:
• Site Design • Energy Efficiency • Water Conservation • Resource Conservation • Indoor Environmental Quality • Homeowner Education
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