What is Green?
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What Makes a Home Greener?

A green home incorporates smart design, technology, construction and maintenance elements to significantly lessen the negative impact of the home on the environment and improve the health of the people who live inside.

No matter your location or living situation, the opportunities for living a greener life at home are limited only by your imagination.

 

Green technologies, materials, and techniques fall into 5 primary categories:

Energy Efficiency - No need to waste your money, or the environment.

Indoor Air Quality - Clean air. Healthy air. Comfortable air.

Water Efficiency - Save thousands of gallons per year without even trying.

Materials - Quality products support quality living environments.

Site and Landscape - Location. Location. Location.

 

(To explore these green elements further, select from the list above OR from the drop-down list at the top of the page.)