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Green Building Guidelines and Certifications

REGREEN - the nation's first green residential remodeling guidelines

All our work is guided by our Ethics for Environmental Stewardship. From this ethical framework, we empower our clients to make the best decisions for their budget, health, tastes and environment. We have an exciting portfolio of alternative technologies, products and methods to enhance the durability, sustainability and aesthetic of your home. Best of all, we have found that building a Greener home does not always mean building a more expensive home. In the long run, building Green can save you money in reduced maintenance, lower energy bills and improved health. Contact us for a free consultation with a member of our Green Team. Visit the ASID foundation site.

LEED

Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. (LEED expands on Energy-Star guidelines and dovetails with EPA's Certification. Learn more about LEED

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Fortified...for safer living

The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) specifies construction, design and landscaping guidelines to increase a new home's resistance to natural disaster from the ground up. 'Fortified' homes are linked to lower insurance premiums and long-term durability.

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Energy Star

EPA's guidelines set the standard for new construction energy efficiency. Homeowners save, on average, $500/year over a noncertified home. Federally subsidized, the Energy-Star program costs nothing to the homeowner or the builder, but improves the resale value and lowers energy bills. A win-win.

  

Ethics for Environmental Stewardship:

    1. Apply a whole-systems design process for siting, orientation, interiors, exteriors, energy use, landscaping and mechanicals.
    2. Build the most energy-efficient home possible: Focus first on building envelope, then HVAC and lighting, then appliances. Our ideal home is a Zero Net Energy Home.
    3. Build to an appropriate scale; avoid excessive spaces and oversized structures.
    4. Eliminate Formaldehyde and other known carcinogens from all steps of the building processes; Use low- to no-VOC (Volatile Organic Chemical) paints and finishes.
    5. Minimize construction waste on-site; maximize recycling opportunities.
    6. Use alternative energy sources where possible; size them appropriately.
    7. Maintain indoor air quality for staff and residents.
    8. Certify our achievements through a respected "Code-Plus" organization, like LEED, EnergyStar and/or Fortified...for Safer Living

 

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