Dorn Custom Homes is proud to be a member of the first graduating class of certified Green Building Professionals as designated by the National Association of Home Builders.
Why Build a Green Home?
Constructing a green home can provide you with better air quality while reducing waste, energy use, and water use. At the same time building green can raise the value of your home and save you money over the long term. Furthermore, by building a green home you can do your part to protect our environment, conserve natural resources, and preserve the planet for future generations.
The Green Approach
Building green starts by designing a home that fits harmoniously with the natural environment and minimizes disturbance and impact to its surroundings. Additionally, designing a green home takes into account how the home’s systems work together in order to maximize its energy efficiency.
Proper solar orientation and landscaping can utilize the sun’s natural energy and the shade of trees to balance heating and cooling, while generous porches, patios with pergolas, and sunrooms can be designed for comfortable year round living.
Efficient heating and cooling systems, cellulose or blown foam insulation, Energy Star approved appliances, solar or tankless hot water heaters, and compact fluorescent lighting are just a few of the many green products that can be used to save you money by lowering your energy bills. In most cases these green improvements are not cost prohibitive to implement, and will pay for themselves over time.
The Green Team
Dorn Custom Homes works alongside local green architecture and landscaping firms, HVAC consultants, and green product vendors to form your team in the green construction process.
Contact us for more information about how you can build your next home Green.