- Reduced material consumption
- Lower energy costs
- Lower water bills
- Low maintenance due to durability
- Increased home value
- Tax credits & incentives
- Potential lower insurance costs
- Potential lower down payment on green mortgages
- Potential shorter construction time
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Eco Building/Renovation Benefits |
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- Reduced environmental impact on the land, in building practices, and in manufacturing processes of home building materials
- Significantly lower utility & water bills
- Heightened comfort with consistent temperatures/high-quality insulation
- Healthier interior environment, with improved air quality, less mold, and fewer VOC toxins
- Greater durability
- Reduced maintenance
- Design flexibility
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What Makes a House Green? |
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Here are some examples of how to make a home green. Are you using these simple technologies in your house?
Casement windows: - Energy-efficient/Energy Star windows
- Tighter seals/double hung
Insulation:
- Attic semi-conditioned
- Insulating roof line
- Foam insulation
- Heat pump blowing through cooler space; not blowing 55-100 degrees
Roof:
- Light-colored shingles to help reflect sun
Flooring:
- Recycled wood
- Low-maintenance/pre-finished flooring
Walls:
- Termite treatment
- All duct work sealed
- Measure to allow cross-ventilation
Passive solar:
- Transom windows allow extra natural light
- Glass bock in basement
- Enlarged windows in basement
Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions: - Energy Star appliances
- Low VOC paint and finishes
The eco movement – which has been described as a tsunami – is supported by an array of tax incentives for builders, renovators, and consumers. |
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In response to serious global environmental concerns, Eco-Realty International has committed to promoting eco building and renovation in its commercial/residential market by providing expertise and education in environmentally smart building practices, innovative products, energy savings, and increased value. |
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Why Green? 