Built America Magazine | South
Administered by Green Built Alliance for more than two decades, Green Built Homes certification sets a rigorous standard for high-performance, sustainable building practices. “You can claim you’re building green,” Jennifer notes, “but without verification, it’s just marketing. What we offer is third- party proof that a home truly meets environmental and energy efficiency standards.” “When a new-build is Green Built Homes certified,” Jennifer added, “homeowners are assured that where they call home has better indoor air quality, lower utility and maintenance costs, increased durability, and typically stronger home appraisals than homes built merely to code.” The Landscape Shapes the Standard To understand the work of the Green Built Alliance, you must first understand the land it serves. “Our climate here is very forgiving,” says Dan. “We’ve got a unique mountain basin climate — robust weather, but also a gentle range of temperatures thanks to elevation.”
This is a place where the seasons don’t shout, they hum .
Where builders don’t have to wage war against the land, they can collaborate with it.
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