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Dreaming of a Greener World?
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We're doing our part to make it a reality. That's because every HandCrafted Home is ENERGY STAR® ready. That means that when it leaves our facility, it is ready to be installed by one of our builder partners as an ENERGY STAR® certified home. These homes must meet the guidelines for energy efficiency set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; that is, they must be at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes (certain criteria must be met on site by your builder).

So, what are some other advantages, as a homeowner, of going green?

  • Going green can increase your home's value and give you an edge when you're ready to sell
  • Your energy savings add up... fast
  • You can save water, too, with energy-efficient plumbing and sprinkler systems
  • Green homes can be more durable through the use of recycled construction materials
  • You'll improve the quality of the air you breathe which, studies show, can make you more productive
  • A green home's construction creates less material waste
  • A green home helps preserve its surroundings because its built with the land, not against it.
  • A green home helps conserve natural resources

    And the beauty of energy-efficient home construction is that while it may feel like your somehow making sacrifices, you're not. In fact, today's green homes are as luxurious as they are eco-friendly. So going green can not only help to conserve resources for future generations, but help you live a better, healthier life today.

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