What are the advantages of an EarthCraft house vs. a traditional new home?
EarthCraft Houses are designed with several advantages in mind: • Lower overall energy consumption (which equals lower operating costs) with EPAs Energy Star rating being the minimum. • A combination of materials, on-site considerations and other matters that when combined lower the impact to the environment over a traditional house. • The quality of materials and construction also lend themselves to fewer environmental or health-related issues such as allergies and the presence of mold and mildew. Will an EarthCraft House cost more than a traditional new home? While an EarthCraft House will cost a bit more (perhaps 1-3%), the annual savings in energy and maintenance costs will quickly off-set this added up-front cost and over time, yield financial benefits to the homeowner. In some instances, due to the construction quality, materials and energy efficiency, some lenders will provide a green mortgage. Under this concept the buyer can qualify for a larger mortgaged based upon expectatio
