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Building GREEN!
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Building GREEN!
GREEN means construction that reduces waste, builds-in energy conservation, increases comfort and adds value to your home.
Did you know that in the United States, buildings account for:
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39 % of total energy use
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12 % of the total water consumption
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68 % of total electricity consumption
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38 % of the carbon dioxide emissions
Top 5 Reasons to Build GREEN!
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Adds value to home
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Reduces operating and maintenance costs
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Reduces environmental impact
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Increases life-span of home
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Increases comfort
The Factory Starts the GREEN Process
Building a home in a factory automatically reduces waste, and maintains a dry environment reducing the potential for molds. Their lumber is pre-cut to length reducing waste. They also have recycling programs to handle other construction waste.
When you order your new home, you can choose GREEN options for the factory to install.
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Products that use recycled material
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Products lower in formaldehyde or formaldehyde-free
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Oriented strand board from fast growth forests
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Hard plank siding
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Engineered wood floors
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Low-flow toilets
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Extra insulation overall
GREEN Choices
Building GREEN is easy when you know what to look for. Our team at WOODLUND HOMES assists you at each phase of your home building project. Here are questions to consider.
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Materials
- Can the material be recycled or reused? What chemicals were used to create it? Are they durable to last longer and require less maintenance?
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Appliances
- What energy saving features are built-in? Can you receive a rebate from your utility company for installing it? Do they use less water to operate?
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Site Work
- Where does the rain water run off go? Do you have wetlands or animal habitat areas to consider?
Geo-Thermal Heating and Cooling Systems
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said geo-thermal (geo-exchange) heating and cooling systems are, "the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective space conditioning systems available today."
Installing a geothermal system involves special site-work and professional plumbing installation. In the diagram to the left, you can see the pipe system installed in the ground and house that circulates water through the ground and air through the home. This is the configuration for heating.
We can help you find the perfect site to install a geo-exchange system for your new home. (Image below courtesy of Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium, Inc.)
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