Beyond Green: Unlocking the Secrets of Energy-Efficient Architecture
Homes that are designed to be energy-efficient not only cut energy bills, but also provide cleaner air, insulated temperatures and increase property values. As an investment in high-performance materials and design, energy-efficient architecture creates a healthy living environment with a reduced need for maintenance and reliance on the energy grid. By considering the whole house as impactful to the conservation of energy, builders and architects can collaborate to design sustainable homes with lower carbon footprints that naturally save new homeowners money through intentional window placement, continuous insulation practices, low-energy systems and efficient appliances. By designing a home that is qualified to be certified under LEED or ENERGY STAR standards, the lifetime of the home is much more desirable as a less costly purchase in the long-term.
