| Considering building a new custom home? Today's | | | | valuee) Lighting types for efficiency - CFL and/or |
| new homes can easily incorporate green features | | | | LEDf) Optional Lighting Efficiencies - Dimmersg) Select |
| that will not only make a difference in your comfort | | | | Energy Star appliances |
| level but reduce the cost to operate - heating/cooling | | | | 2. Water Efficiencya) High efficiency fixtures (toilet |
| electrical and water consumption. Good green | | | | shower heads)b) High efficiency appliancesc) |
| construction techniques can also increase the | | | | Engineered plumbing systems |
| longevity of your home by using techniques that | | | | 3. Indoor Air Qualitya) Sealed air ductsb) Properly size |
| minimize conditions that may damage your home. | | | | heat/ac systemsc) Combustion safetyd) Engineered |
| These days, green home building is becoming more | | | | air flow -fresh air & spot ventilatione) Internal air |
| and more main stream. Custom builders and | | | | pressure balancingf) Internal humidity controlg) Low |
| production builders now commonly incorporate green | | | | off gassing paint & productsh) Low off gassing |
| building techniques into their new homes. | | | | carpets |
| So before you move the first shovel full of dirt | | | | 4. Durabilitya) Optimal engineered framingb) Air |
| consider some green building strategies. Here is a | | | | & thermal barrierc) Internal humidity |
| checklist of areas to research when considering a | | | | managementd) Durable material selections - use of |
| new home project: | | | | green building materialse) Low maintenance building |
| 1. Energy Efficiencya) Low infiltration constructionb) | | | | materials |
| Upgraded insulation systemsc) Properly size heat/ac | | | | See the Energy Star program for more information |
| systemsd) Framing & sheathing - size/insulation | | | | on energy efficient homes. |