“A lot of organizations like the U.S. Green Building Council tend to focus on much larger projects,” Ned notes. “We wanted to take some of that approach and bring it to a home environment… particularly single-family homes or small boutique buildings.” That means LED lighting, clean filtered water, advanced HVAC systems, double-pane argon gas windows, and building walls with 2x6s instead of 2x4 s to allow for thicker insulation and higher R-values — all standard in a GBG home. “We’re even switching to R22 insulation,” Ned says. “We use closed-cell spray foam. We use porous pavers instead of pouring concrete. We manage our own rainwater on site, capturing water underground so it won’t create flooding in the yard. It’s about doing things that are good for the environment and good for the homeowner.” For Ned, sustainability doesn’t mean sacrificing style. In fact, it means quite the opposite. “We have a multitude of different models that our clients can pick from,” he says. Craftsmanship with Conscience
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