A Healthier Home -

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  Use of toxin-free building materials help ensure indoor air quality

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  Natural and mechanical ventilation to filter air keeps dwellers breathing easy.

A Cost-Efficient Home - Making a home greener is an investment. Although there are upfront costs to making a home green, there are many cost benefits:

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  Monthly energy consumption is less, which can add up to significant savings over the years.

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  An increasing number of insurance companies are offering discounts on policies covering green homes.

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  A green home is often more durable than a standard home because of the higher quality building materials and construction processes used.

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  The value of a green home is often more than that of a standard home, which can help set your home apart if you go to sell it.

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  Local, state and federal governments often offer tax breaks and other incentives for adding green features to your home.

An Environmentally Friendly Home

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  Many green homes use up to 40 percent less energy than standard homes of similar size. This results in less greenhouse gas production, which is better for the environment.

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  Efficient plumbing, drought-tolerant landscaping and water-conserving irrigation systems mean less water consumption.

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  Use of recycled building materials and rapidly renewable materials means better environmental stewardship.