Let’s Go Green
What is Green Building? Green building, or sustainable design, is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use energy, water and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment over the entire life cycle of the building. Green building concepts extend beyond the walls of buildings and can include site planning, community and land use planning issues as well.
Why is Green Building important? The growth and development of our communities has a large impact on our natural environment. The manufacturing, design, construction, and operation of the buildings in which we live and work are responsible for the consumption of many of our natural resources.
In the United States, buildings account for: 39% of total energy use 68% of total electricity consumption 30% of landfill waste 38% of carbon dioxide emissions 12% of total water consumption
The Environmental Benefits are enhanced and protected biodiversity and ecosystems, improved air and water quality, reduced water streams, conserved and restored natural resources.
The Economical Benefits are reduced operating costs, improved occupant productivity, enhanced asset values and profits, and optimized life-cycle economic performance.
The Social Benefits are enhanced occupant health and comfort, improved indoor air quality, minimized strain on local utility infrastructure, and improved overall quality of life.
Why go green? Thanks to more efficient heating and cooling, you’ll enjoy lower utility bills now and higher resale values later. And who doesn’t want a safer, more comfortable environment and a hassle-free way to conserve natural resources?

Once seen as extreme or eccentric, environmentally friendly living spaces are going main-stream. You don’t have to strain your budget or your sense of style to choose a healthy home