“Why should we care about Green Building?” There are many compelling reasons for changing the way we build and operate homes. Although we cannot avoid affecting the environment when we build a house, Green Building can work towards minimizing that environmental impact. Owning a certified Green Home is more energy efficient so it also helps keep your utility bills down.
Healthy indoor environments attract many people to Green Building. After energy efficiency, the quality of a home’s indoor air is often cited as the most important feature of Green Homes. An increase of reported allergies and respiratory ailments and the use of chemicals that can off-gas from building materials have contributed to the heightened awareness of the air we breathe inside our homes.