Building Green With North Homes
Many North Homes clients are interested in building “Green”or being “Earth Friendly”. We can take extra steps to incorporate green building techniques, and products to your custom home in every stage of the building process (Go Green from your landscaping by using the natural setting of the property by using the sun and wind, to installing energy-efficient appliances , and everything in between).
There are Many Reasons to Consider Building Green
- Where do you see yourself living?
- Creating a healthier living environment for you and your family
- Reducing monthly energy costs
- Tax break incentives
- Meet “green” certification levels
The Reasons for Building Green with North Homes:
- Michael North is a Certified Green Builder
- Energy Star Partner
- Research on options and assistance in determining your return on investment
- Assistance in keeping up to date on green options as they become available and cost effectiveness
- Recycling of construction waste
- Using products that do not put a strain on the environment
- To provide healthy indoor air quality with proper ventilation
Building Green with North Homes Incorporates Considerations for all Aspects of your Home’s Life Cycle
- Lot Selection
- Home Orientation
- Green Products
- Application of Green Construction Practices
- Ongoing Maintenance of a Green Home
Home Certifications Currently Available:
- Energy Star Compliance
- NAHB National Green Building Program
- LEED (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum)
North Homes can help you wade through the myriad of green building opportunities to choose those that matter the most to you. The top 5 most important energy efficiency options are:
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High-Efficiency HVAC Equipment
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E Glass Windows
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Reduced Air Infiltration
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Energy- Efficient Appliances
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Energy Star Certification
Why Build Green
While Building Green may cost more up front, it reduces your environmental footprint, saves money on utilities, and possibly offers tax credits or deductions. What are important aspects and features to you when building your environmentally friendly custom home?
See the checklist below to help you clarify your green build options
Energy and Water Efficiency
Indoor Air Quality
Materials
Low Impact
Less Waste
Less Maintenance
- Solar Panels
- Wind Turbine
- Geothermal Heating & Cooling
- House Wrap (Tyvek)
- Insulation (Spray Foam in all wall cavities)
- SIPS (Structural Insulated Panels)
- ICF (Insulated Concrete Form)
- Manifold Plumbing System
- Low Flow Toilets and other plumbing fixtures
- Water Recycling Pump
- Low-e Windows (.33) Rating Energy Star
- Motion Exhaust Fan
- Occupancy/Motion Sensors
- Automatic Daylight Dimming Controls
- 1.2 GPM Faucet Aerators
- Energy Star Appliances
- Tank Less Water Heater(In- line)
- Solar Water Heating System
- Irrigation Zoned
- Rain Gage
- 17.5 Seer Heat Pumps
- Live Roof
- Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
- South Facing Windows
- Radiant Floor Heating
- High-Efficiency furnaces
- Doors that are steel or textured Fiberglass that are foam filled
- Appliances that are Enegry Star
- Glue Water Base (No VOC)
- Lock Seal Can Lighting
- Exhaust Fans in Garage & Kitchen
- Exhaust Fans on Motion Detectors
- Direct Vent Fireplaces
- Low VOC Paints and Caulk
- Recovered Air Systems
- Electronic Air Cleaner
- Recycled Products
- Renewable Materials
- Salvaged, Reclaimed, or Refurbished Materials
- Recycled Perimeter Drains
- Local materials
- Local labor
- Construction Debris Recycled
- 2 x 4 headers (Non bearing Walls)
- Pre Cut Floor Systems
- Recycled Drywall
- Built-in Recycling Center
Less maintenance & Durable Products with less impact on the environment
- LP Smart Siding
- Composite Decking
- Cork Flooring
- Leather Floor
- Ceramic or stone flooring
- Bamboo Floor
- LED lights
- CRI Green label certified carpeting
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