What is Green Building?

Green building is a catch-all phrase used to describe enviroment friendly construction and design while minimizing impact to our environment.

All green homes are characterized by their low environmental impact – ranging from the site selection and design to the well thought-out use of resources like water and building materials and also, more commonly, are known for their energy efficiency. This is an important consideration as fossil fuel prices skyrocket and all of the costs to operate your home increases.

Green building is moving more mainstream as the demand and cost increases for construction products and materials. Techniques that minimize waste, improve air and water quality, improve the quality of life, increase energy efficiency and protect the environment have become foremost in the minds of many people seeking custom constructed homes.

The Florida Green Building Coalition certifies our homes as green homes. Our homes have Florida Friendly yards and are so certified by the Florida Extension service.

Why Build a Green Home?

Simply because it is a healthier environment for you and your family to live in and given the environmental pressure, escalating operating and construction cost of today’s homes – the sensible and right thing to do. A Green Home is designed with materials that offer higher energy efficiency, lower maintenance requirements and a healthier living environment than from a conventionally built house. Ultimately, the value in a Green built home is not only recognized for its environmental considerations, but also the recovered costs over time through reduced operating and maintenance expenses built into the home. Learn more about the benefits of Green Construction here.

With today’s techniques and materials, it is possible to construct a green home that requires no alteration to your life style, no inconvenience, and little attention short of normal home maintenance.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, there is enormous personal satisfaction from building and living in a “Certified” Florida Green Home. We know, we do.