What is "green" building?
- It is about energy efficiency. It is products that reduce energy consumption. (Appliances, Heating, Cooling, Water, Lighting, Insulation)
- It is about a healthier living environment. It is clean fresh air constantly supplied in the home's envelope and products that don't emit harmful substances.
- It is about the home design. It is the home's orientation to the sun, efficient use of living space, and construction techniques that find energy savings.
- It is about the property landscape. It is low water demand plants, rain water runoff and reuse, and creating appealing and private outdoor spaces that minimize the overall footprint.
- It is about the use of products made from sustainable production processes. It is forest products made from growing, harvesting, and delivery systems that reduce environmental impacts. It is recycling building materials taken from buildings and structures gone obsolete.
- It is about the home builder's construction practices. It is waste materials at the job site that are recycled or collected and disposed to environmentally mindful reclamation centers.
And, at Breeden, you'll find a team advocating for green, ready with product information, and ready to help you weigh the cost to do it now.