Once only a
dream for a few well-off customers, a home that is built in a way that
honors its environment and owners is now a reality for most prospective home
buyers.
"Green building" practices are being used nationwide
by a growing number of environmentally conscious companies who also are well
aware of the "bottom line".
If you are considering a new home, realize that YOU
are the agent for change in the industry. Your questions and
insistence on smarter building practices will, over time, cause the industry
to offer new alternatives and better homes. Market forces at
work!
Major areas to research would be:
Site planning - is passive solar (using
radiant heat coming in the windows/skylights) a factor in the plan?
Is the house situated so that active solar is an option for water
heating/electrical systems?
Materials - Is the builder aware of
non-traditional insulation such as recycled cotton batting for the attic
and walls? Are there synthetic substances being ordered for use,
such as mdf or particleboards or vinyl?
Tightness of the "home envelope" - does the
builder seal ALL gaps with foam or insulation? How much insulation
is used and where? Is the HVAC arranged so make maximum use of the air
currents, central fireplaces, returns, etc?
Sustainable energy options - does the
builder have experience working with solar hot water (which is now
practical to install and very economical) or other systems such as
Geothermal heating/cooling? Do they design their homes with energy
options in mind?
Landscaping (if any) - does the builder
offer a landscaping plan that is environmentally-friendly (low water
usage, recycling water for irrigation)
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