How does green building add quality?
Green building adheres to higher building and material standards than conventional construction, which translates to overall improved performance of the home and increased homeowner satisfaction. Petaluma Build It Green promotes these products, practices and systems so you can save money, time, and environmental resources through reduced maintenance, replacement, and energy costs. Features that might be included in a home built following green building criteria are: • Extra Energy Efficient Shell – going beyond code, the home provides a quieter, more comfortable interior that reduces energy use and lowers energy bills. • Healthier Paints, Sealers, Adhesives and Solvents – less-toxic formulas reduce exposure to harmful chemicals. • Controlled Ventilation and Filtration – provides a safer and healthier indoor environment by filtering out allergens and preventing moisture from collecting inside walls and crawlspaces (standing moisture could result in potentially dangerous mold). • Natural
Green building adheres to higher building and material standards than conventional construction, which translates to overall improved performance of the home and increased homeowner satisfaction. Alameda County Waste Management Authority promotes these products, practices and systems so you can save money, time, and environmental resources through reduced maintenance, replacement, and energy costs. Features that might be included in a home built following green building criteria are: Extra Energy Efficient Shell – going beyond code, the home provides a quieter, more comfortable interior that reduces energy use and lowers energy bills. Healthier Paints, Sealers, Adhesives and Solvents – less-toxic formulas reduce exposure to harmful chemicals. Controlled Ventilation and Filtration – provides a safer and healthier indoor environment by filtering out allergens and preventing moisture from collecting inside walls and crawlspaces (standing moisture could result in potentially dangerous mold
