Going Green In Atlanta
A Commitment To Excellence
Building a home in Atlanta requires a commitment to excellence by the builder, not only in appearance but also in construction techniques. Many times as consumers in the housing market we have to do our research just to find out which builders have made the commitment to excellence that we have come to expect. An easy way to help with this reasearch would be to look for a builder who is member of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. OK, I agree the list is long as this association is huge.
What Is A Earthcraft House
If you are building a new home or looking at one that is already built you may want to see if the builder is a participant in the Earthcraft House Program. The Earthcraft Program teaches builders the latest method and techniques for energy efficiency construction in home building. The Earthcraft House Program is a partnership between The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface Energy Institute. Research has shown that Earthcraft homes provide their owners with a healthier indoor environment, lower utility bills, more durability, less maintenance and greater comfort.
Energy Star Rating
To make your investigation more complete, why not also look for a builder that is also utilizing techniques that will give your new home an Energy Star rating. The Energy Star rating for a new home is reserved for those homes that are verified by a third party to be at least 30% more energy efficient than standard construction. Some of the items checked for in order to obtain the Energy Star would be:
* High Efficient 90+ AFUE Gas Furnaces
* High Efficient 13 SEER Air Conditioners
* Upgraded Insulation Packages
* Tight Construction and Tight HVAC Ducts
* High Efficient Direct Vent Gas Water Heaters
* Controlled Ventilation
* High Performance Windows
What A Commitment
The first builder in the Greater Atlanta Market to participate in the Energy Star program was Haven Properties of Alpharetta. Not only do they participate in the Energy Star Program on some of the homes they build, but they have made a commitment to build every home to these demanding standards. They are also participants in the Earthcraft House program of the Home Builder Association.
It is refreshing to see this level of commitment from a builder, especially during these uncertain times in the real estate industry. So congratulations Haven Properties for your commitment to excellence in the housing market of Greater Atlanta.
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