What are the benefits of building a green home?
– Lower operating costs Homeowners receive less expensive utility bills due to energy and water efficiency measures. Research has shown that some green homes can perform 10-50% better than a home built to current code. – Increased comfort Green homes have relatively even temperatures throughout the home, with fewer drafts and better humidity control. – Improved environmental quality By following the attached guidelines, builders pay extra attention to construction details that control moisture, choose materials that contain fewer chemicals, and design air exchange/filtration systems that can contribute to a healthier indoor environment. – Enhanced durability and less maintenance Green homes incorporate building materials and construction details that strive to increase the useful life of the individual components and the whole house. Longer-lived materials not only require fewer resources for replacement but also reduce maintenance and the economic costs of repair.
There are many benefits, all traceable back to the core requirements of the Green Home Program you select. Those particular benefits can be identified as: Energy Efficient In todays unpredictable energy markets, the best guess is that fuel costs will rise. Green homes are built to ENERGY STAR standards (and beyond) and can utilize energy more efficiently than homes built to a lesser standard. Durability ENERGY STAR Homes and Green homes have a focus on durability. The objective is to reduce the likelihood of water and air intrusion and their negative impacts on the long term value of the structure. Indoor Air Quality In North Texas however, outdoor air quality is a recognized concern. Did you know that tests show that indoor air in North Texas is more polluted than outdoor air? Childrens Hospital has respiratory illness as its number one reason children are admitted to the hospital. On average, Green homes do a better job of source control, dilution and filtration of contaminants than
