Building Green With North Homes

Many North Homes clients are interested in building “Green”or being “Earth Friendly”. We can take extra steps to incorporate green building techniques, and products to your custom home in every stage of the building process (Go Green from your landscaping by using the natural setting of the property by using the sun and wind, to installing energy-efficient appliances , and everything in between).

There are Many Reasons to Consider Building Green

Where do you see yourself living?
Creating a healthier living environment for you and your family
Reducing monthly energy costs
Tax break incentives
Meet “green” certification levels

The Reasons for Building Green with North Homes:

Michael North is a Certified Green Builder
Energy Star Partner
Research on options and assistance in determining your return on investment
Assistance in keeping up to date on green options as they become available and cost effectiveness
Recycling of construction waste
Using products that do not put a strain on the environment
To provide healthy indoor air quality with proper ventilation

Building Green with North Homes Incorporates Considerations for all Aspects of your Home’s Life Cycle

Lot Selection
Home Orientation
Green Products
Application of Green Construction Practices
Ongoing Maintenance of a Green Home

Home Certifications Currently Available:

Energy Star Compliance
NAHB National Green Building Program
LEED (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum)

North Homes can help you wade through the myriad of green building opportunities to choose those that matter the most to you. The top 5 most important energy efficiency options are:

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High-Efficiency HVAC Equipment

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E Glass Windows

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Reduced Air Infiltration

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Energy- Efficient Appliances

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Energy Star Certification

Why Build Green

While Building Green may cost more up front, it reduces your environmental footprint, saves money on utilities, and possibly offers tax credits or deductions. What are important aspects and features to you when building your environmentally friendly custom home?

See the checklist below to help you clarify your green build options

Energy and Water Efficiency

Indoor Air Quality

Materials

Low Impact

Less Waste

Less Maintenance

Solar Panels
Wind Turbine
Geothermal Heating & Cooling
House Wrap (Tyvek)
Insulation (Spray Foam in all wall cavities)
SIPS (Structural Insulated Panels)
ICF (Insulated Concrete Form)
Manifold Plumbing System
Low Flow Toilets and other plumbing fixtures
Water Recycling Pump
Low-e Windows (.33) Rating Energy Star
Motion Exhaust Fan
Occupancy/Motion Sensors
Automatic Daylight Dimming Controls
1.2 GPM Faucet Aerators

Energy Star Appliances
Tank Less Water Heater(In- line)
Solar Water Heating System
Irrigation Zoned
Rain Gage
17.5 Seer Heat Pumps
Live Roof
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
South Facing Windows
Radiant Floor Heating
High-Efficiency furnaces
Doors that are steel or textured Fiberglass that are foam filled
Appliances that are Enegry Star

Glue Water Base (No VOC)
Lock Seal Can Lighting
Exhaust Fans in Garage & Kitchen
Exhaust Fans on Motion Detectors
Direct Vent Fireplaces
Low VOC Paints and Caulk
Recovered Air Systems
Electronic Air Cleaner

Recycled Products
Renewable Materials
Salvaged, Reclaimed, or Refurbished Materials

Recycled Perimeter Drains
Local materials
Local labor
Construction Debris Recycled

2 x 4 headers (Non bearing Walls)
Pre Cut Floor Systems
Recycled Drywall
Built-in Recycling Center

Less maintenance & Durable Products with less impact on the environment

- LP Smart Siding
- Composite Decking
- Cork Flooring
- Leather Floor
- Ceramic or stone flooring
- Bamboo Floor
- LED lights
- CRI Green label certified carpeting