Pretty much everyone is offering some version of “Green Building”, but what does Green really mean? There are hundreds of not thousands of options that can be considered Green; everything from house orientation and preservation of existing trees to solar water heaters and advanced framing techniques. Ken Willumsen has recently earned the national designation of “Certified Green Professional” and can help you decide which technology is right for you.
Often overlooked is the practice of just building the house right in the first place. Simple design features and proper installation of all the building systems will go a long way in reducing your energy usage as well as your impact on the environment. It doesn’t have to be expensive but the payback will immeasurable in both savings and increased value.
