Our Sponsors:

Homes that are designed or built to the National Green Building Standard:

• Water Efficiency - A green home is designed to conserve water, for future generations. Water conserving appliances, rainwater collection, and low volume irrigation systems.
• Energy Efficiency - The building envelope protects from heat loss, and air/water infiltration. Heating systems, windows and doors, and appliances work in tandem to lower utility bills.

• Design the Lot & Site - Environmental impact development. Enhance the natural quality of the site, through landscaping, water usage, drainage, soil erosion and innovative site design.
• Recycle, Renewable, Reusable - Waste management, & durable renewable materials, offer alternatives to landfill usage, pollutants, and the use of our natural resources.

• Education for the Homeowners - Written information on the building's use, maintenance, and green components. Homeowner education on sustainable and energy efficient options.
• Air Quality Indoors - Indoor air quality provides healthier comfortable living. Minimize moisture, add appropriate ventilation, heating and cooling systems. Minimize indoor pollutants from material usage.

• Material, Resource Efficiency - Building materials that offer proven minimal maintenance and durability along with resourceful practices that consider the impact on the environment.