 More home builders are committing themselves to the cause of green home building. A green home uses less of Earth's resources in energy, water and raw materials. A green home should also be comprised of eco-friendly materials. Green materials have no volatile organic compounds that create indoor air pollution, such as those in paints, carpets and finishes. Overall, EnviroCitizen.org has found that this results in a healthier, happier living environment.
Green Homebuilders do just what their name implies. This Texas group prides itself in helping make green homes become a accessible in Texas. Their website states their commitment to their specialty saying, " At Green Homebuilders, LLC we take a practical, "whole house approach" to building comfortable, long lasting, energy efficient and environmentally responsible new green homes in the San Antonio area. We have assembled the new home industries most reliable products, many of them from recycled and sustainable sources that deliver the highest quality available."
Energy and water conservation are two of their main priorities. Each home is placed so that it can use the sun for lighting. All appliances and fixtures are made to conserve energy use. The homes are also well insulated and sealed so no energy is wasted. For water conservation, the builder uses water conserving fixtures as well as drought tolerant sod and landscape on the outside of each home.
The construction phase is carefully planned. Green Homebuilders uses materials that are renewable, recycled or resource-efficient as well as more durable, structurally stronger and less worry when it comes to maintenance. They also use many products with low VOCs and incorporate fresh air ventilation along with high-efficiency air cleaners.
The group takes the site of each house into account with careful consideration. Their site explains why: "Trees can significantly reduce the amount of energy expended to cool a home in the summer. We utilize the city of San Antonio's Tree Preservation Ordinance when placing a home on the home-site. Each site is designed for the least environmental impact with parking and recyclable construction debris locations identified." Carefully consideration is paid toward wildlife as well as making sure each home integrates with the area it is place in.
Green Homebuilders is the proud recipient of many awards for their projects. They have won several national awards as well as regional awards and have each finished project undergo third-party evaluations to make sure that they fulfill their promises as efficient green homes. EnviroCitizen.org is greatly impressed by their efforts and commitment to green building!
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