Resource Efficient Features
Lot & House Orientation contributes greatly to the energy efficiency of a home, and also the comfort of a living space. Home placement concepts should be utilized to minimize heat loss in the winter, and heat gain in the summer. Trees can be placed to shade the house from the hot summer sun and minimize any un necessary heat gain. Windows can also be placed strategically to maximize natural light inside the home, therefore reducing the need to run lights during the daylight hours.
Renewable & Recycled Materials including lumber from sustainable managed forests and reclaimed wood. Recycled materials are used in many products such as carpets, tiles, and concrete.
Carpet made with recycled bottles.
Preservation of trees and other vegetation is an important piece to the overall energy efficiency and environmentally friendliness of a home. The home should be laid out on the lot to reduce or eliminate the need to destroy natural vegetation and existing trees.
Sunlight can be used to provide a natural source of renewable energy for a home. Homes can be placed on the lot and designed in order to allow for solar panels and solar shingles. Sunlight can greatly reduce energy bills by providing homeowners with natural energy. Solar power is becoming a reliable source for power and allows for greater energy independence.
Wind Power is becoming more affordable as the technology has developed. Wind power provides your home with a lower carbon footprint, increased energy savings, as well as energy independence. The amount of energy produced depends on location, wind speed, wind frequency, and turbines. Another advantage of wind power is possible tax credits.
Recycling Waste Materials On Site is one way we reduce the impact on our earth and wildlife. We work with a local recycling company to sort all waste that comes from our homes. The waste that can be safely recycled is recycled.
