As environmental awareness is on the rise, more and more builders and home buyers are looking at making their construction environmentally friendly. What are the elements that contribute to environmentally responsible construction?
Building the green way implies that homes and homebuilding sites use resources like energy, water and other materials in such a way as to reduce harmful effects on the environment and human health. Green building has to be viewed as a set of well planned, environmentally friendly and sustainable decisions starting from site selection to the finishing touches. These decisions help to establish a healthy equilibrium between the home and the environment through the entire life cycle of the building.
Energy efficiency is the first major aspect to consider in green building. This is so crucial because the electricity for our consumption is generated from burning of fossil fuels at power plants. When the carbon compounds in these fuels burn, they give out huge amounts of greenhouse gases leading to acid rain and global climate change. One way to effectively tackle environmental pollution is to use less energy.
This is an area where ICF and other Energy Miser building products can help. ICF effectively seals the home envelope and reduces drafts, dust, allergens and unwanted noise. As the indoor air is sealed in, the heating and cooling equipment do not have to work too hard to maintain a comfortable temperature level. Along with a properly installed active ventilation system to keep indoors air fresh, ICF buildings achieve the highest possible quality of indoor air.
ICF homes installed with other related energy saving devices like energy efficient lighting and home appliances can apply for the Energy Star certification. Energy Star certified homes are not only an environmentally responsible move, but they also work as a smart investment, as they bring you cost savings to the tune of $200 to $400 every year on energy bills.
Energy Miser supplies ICF and other high quality green home building materials in Idaho, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, California, Oregon and Washington. We also provide consultancy services related to LEEDS and Energy Star certified construction and would be glad to answer your queries. For details on our services and products, please visit www.energymiserbuildingproducts.com and www.concreteconstruction.org. You can also contact us by phone: John (928) 607-1773 or email: contact@energymiserbuildingproducts.com
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