There are a lot of misconceptions about what a green home is. Ones mind instantly jumps to images of geodesic dome houses from the 60's and 70's or straw bale and rammed earth houses with grass roofs. While these are all types of green building they aren't what we are talking about. We are talking about homes that look just like the one you are living in now but are healthier and more energy efficient.

A green home is simply one that is built using best practices which means it far exceeds the building codes basic requirements. A Green home is a healthy energy efficient and environmentally friendly home. We want you to know that there is a better, safer, helthier home for you and your family and it's available now!

 A Green home is:

• Easier to maintain and built to last - these homes are built with durable products and designed to take advantage of the site they are built on to ensure low maintenance costs and long life of the structure. 
• A healthier home with better indoor air quality - According to EPA reports the air inside our homes can be up to ten times more polluted than the air outside our homes due to volatile organic compounds (VOC's) that are emitted into our homes from the building materials many of which are known carcinogens. Green homes are built using paints and adhesives that don't offgas VOC's which means no more new paint smell! Most homes are built with wood products such as particle board and MDF that are made with formaldehyde based adhesives. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and can also cause allergy like symptoms. Green homes use products without these chemicals so that you can be sure that your childrens allergies are to pollen or pets not to your home.
• Cheaper to operate - By incorparating energy efficient features such as passive solar design, dual pane windows, cieling fans, advanced framing, higher R-value insulation and energy efficient appliances, green homes are dramatically cheaper to operate.
• More comfortable - Due to the energy efficient design the home maintains its temperature which means it's easy to keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Green design also ensures that each room has proper ventilation and air flow so that you can be comfortable in every room in the house - no more shutting the door to that room that you just can't keep warm!
• A home with a higher resale value - A recent article in the Appraisers Journal stated that for every $1 in annual energy savings you create through energy efficient design and appliances you recieve $20 in additional home value at resale. That only represents the increase in resale value based on energy efficiency not to mention the premium that buyer's will pay for a comfortable and healthy home.
• A home that uses recycled content and materials - With resources becoming more scarce and recent hikes in the cost of building materials it makes financial sense to include recycled materials in your home such as cellulose insullation and engineered lumber. This is good for the environment and good for your wallet. 

With the amount of time we spend in our homes with our families Green Building means peace of mind and the knowledge that your family can enjoy each other in a healthy and comfortable environment. We look forward to helping you find a healthy home for your family.