Benefits of Green Building

In short, building green maximizes economic, environmental and health benefits for a home owner.

A Cost-Efficient Home2
  • TreesMonth to month, people who live in green homes save money by consuming 40% less energy and 50% less water than standard homes. Over the years, that adds up to big savings.
  • Soon, it will cost less to insure a green home than a standard home.
  • A green home is more durable than most standard homes because of its high-quality building materials and construction processes, requiring fewer repairs.
  • The value of a green home is typically higher than that of a comparable standard home, and the market demand for green homes continues to rise.
  • Local, state and federal governments are increasingly offering tax breaks and other incentives for building green homes or adding green features to your home.


An Environmentally Friendly Home2

  • Residential cooling and heating alone make up 20% of the United States' yearly energy use. Throw in household lighting, appliances and other electronic equipment, and homes are clearly a major source of energy consumption. Most of that energy comes from greenhouse gas producers like oil and coal, contributing to global climate change. Green homes use 40% less energy than comparable standard homes.
  • Efficient plumbing and bath fixtures, drought-tolerant landscaping and water-conserving irrigation systems help green homes use, on average, 50% less water than standard homes.
  • Far fewer natural resources are used in the construction of a green home. Many green building materials have significant recycled content.
  • Building a standard 2,500-square-foot home creates approximately 2 tons of construction waste that ends up in landfills. Construction of a green home, however, generates 50% to 90% less waste.


A Healthier Home2

  • Green homes' use of toxin-free building materials helps combat indoor air pollution, which can be much worse than outdoor pollution. Unhealthy air inside can pose serious health risks for residents, including respiratory ailments like asthma.
  • Green homes have far fewer problems with mold or mildew.
  • Natural ventilation in green homes, as well as use of mechanical ventilation systems to filter and bring fresh air inside and vent stale air outside, keep residents breathing easy. 
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The information presented above is for informational purposes only; it does not in any way imply or make performance guarantees for homes built by MEJJ Development LLC. The information is those of the cited sources.

Sources: 

1) Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies by Eric Corey Freed
2) USGBC, www.greenhomeguide.com and www.usgbc.org