We believe that sustainable or “green” building allows for the efficiency with which buildings use and harvest energy, water, and materials, while reducing the impact on human health and the environment, through better design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal – the complete building life cycle.
Tips for being “green”
- Recycle
- Buy Energy Star appliances
- Use cloth napkins instead of paper
- Use cloth rags instead of paper towels
- Change all possible light bulbs in your home to LED or CFL
- Install programmable thermostats
- Avoid Styrofoam whenever possible for anything
- Limit dry cleaning
- Unplug electronics such as the coffee pot or chargers whenever possible. When on vacation unplug TV, computers, or other electronics
- Check the efficiency of your HVAC, duct work and insulation
- Shop for products grown locally
- Consider “green” products whenever you remodel
- Don’t run water while you brush your teeth or shaving
- Use canvas totes instead of plastic grocery bags
- Use “green” cleaning products
- Keep your car in good running order including proper tire inflation
- Fix broken sprinkler heads and leaky faucets
- Maintain good landscaping practices to prevent damage to your home and conserve on cost of water and replacements
