According to the USGBC, green buildings result in healthier occupants, higher student achievement, faster recovery from illness or injury, increased productivity, and an overall improvement in feelings of general well-being.

Sustainably-built homes may be one of the few truly bright spots in our current real estate market.

National real estate studies show that homes built using healthy and sustainable practices sell for more, and sell more quickly than similar conventionally built residential properties.

"Energy efficiency and healthy building doesn't have to cost a fortune."

Building or creating a sustainably-built home need not be a bank-breaking proposition. While sustainable building practices are often slightly more expensive initially than conventional methods, many green building and energy efficiency measures cost little or nothing.

Many other methods, while marginally more expensive, have surprisingly short intervals to fully recoup these expenses in energy savings and increases in building value.

Whether you are just curious about the features of green homes, are a stranger to the local home center, a dedicated do-it-yourselfer, or even a seasoned building professional, discover and discuss ways to choose building methods and products that can save you money, improve the health of your home environment, and decrease the impact you have on our environment.

Led by a USGBC LEED-AP, Certified Energy Auditor and Building Analyst, we strive to offer non-biased, accurate, and sound advice based on established building science.

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