The growing marketplace for green building depends on you, the homeowner.
Everything seems to be "going green" these days - from cars, to companies, to coffee. Sometimes it is hard to tell what that really means, especially when it comes to your current or future home.
If you are planning to purchase a green home, or considering remodeling your current home to be more green, these resources can help you get started:
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The essential features of green homes are defined for homeowners and buyers.
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Reasons to consider a green home include lower operating costs, less maintenance, better indoor environmental quality, and a smaller carbon footprint.
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Resources for mortgages, rebates, and tax credits that can make green homeownership more affordable.
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These homes have received National Green Building Certification from the NAHB Research Center. They come in all shapes and sizes, and include single- and multi-family dwellings, remodels, and land development projects.
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These builders have received or in the process of receiving National Green Building Certification from the NAHB Research Center.
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Browse building products that the NAHB Research Center has approved as being eligible to contribute points toward certification of a building under the National Green Building Standard™.
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The CGP designation is designed to teach building industry professionals strategies for incorporating green building principles.
Look for the Mark of a Certified Green Home
If you are in the market for a green home, look for the NAHB Research Center Green Certified Mark. Because your home is inspected and certified by the NAHB Research Center - an independent, ISO accredited, third-party inspection agency - you can be assured that it's built as green and as cost-effectively as promised. It's proof that your home is green.
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