Why Build Green?

Because green is good—for your wallet and your health. Green homes mean more return on your investment and cleaner indoor air quality. And increased comfort with lower operating costs. Plus, green building is customizable to your lifestyle. It’s flexible, with a wide array of construction materials and accommodating use of space. You can structure the design of your home to meet any desired look or feel. Simply put—it’s the right thing to do. And the numbers don’t lie:

• Proper rooftop construction can reduce air conditioning requirements by a ton or more.
• Potential to save money from indoor enhancements exceeds costs by a factor of 8-14.
• CFL’s (compact fluorescent light bulbs) use 66% less energy and last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs.
• Insulated panels made with a polystyrene foam core can cut the amount of energy needed to heat or cool a home by up to 40%.
• Building with Jim Rush relieves stress by a factor of 100.