The Basic 10 of Green Construction Part I

June 11, 2009

It’s hard to go for 24 hours these days without hearing something about green—green lifestyles, green products, green buildings. So what does it mean to build a green house? To homeowners, green means a water-conserving, more durable, healthier, and more energy-efficient home. To planet Earth, green buildings mean much more. According to the Environmental Protection [...]

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Green. . .What’s It Mean?

June 10, 2009

Creating a green home is not a static process. Rather, it requires the application of several elements that, taken together, can result in a comfortable, durable, energy-efficient, healthy, and environmentally responsible structure. These elements include:
Energy: Energy conservation can be achieved through the judicious choice of construction methods, HVAC systems, lighting, appliances, and home orientation. For [...]

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