Green Homes
Green, eco-healthy construction is the newest trend in home building. Now you might be asking yourself, what makes a house "green"? A green home is one that is built or remodeled to be ecologically efficient and healthy.
Energy efficiency in heating and cooling is usually considered the most important criteria, but others include energy efficient appliances and water conservation, healthy indoor air quality, building materials from sustainable resources, mindful site layout and eco-friendly landscaping.
Seattle is a nationwide leader in sustainable building activity, and I have had the privilege of working with some of the best green home builders in the business. Certification programs like Built Green and LEED provide checklists to guide builders during the construction process. Once the total point value of the green upgrades is confirmed an appropriate green rating for the home is certified.
The green building movement is certainly going to continue to grow, and as its popularity increases healthy, energy efficient homes, built from sustainable resources, will likely become more accessible and affordable. If you'd like to talk about the future of green construction, and finding a green home for yourself, just give me a call.
Broker & Residential Specialist
Patrick Rusher
Cooper Jacobs Real Estate
3645C Wallingford Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98103
homeinthenorthwest.com | 206 356-2377 | patrick@cooperjacobs.com