It's Not easy being green
A BRIEF SUMMARY TO UNDERSTANDING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE GREEN
Green Homes incorporate environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the building and development process to minimize environmental impact. The Design, construction, and operation of a home must focus on energy and water efficiency, building and design materials, indoor environmental qulity, and must take the homes overall impact on the environment into account.
Here are some links to nationally accredited green building programs.
Energy Star www.energystar.gov
The U.S. Green Building Council (LEED Rating) www.usgbc.org
The NationalHomebuilders (NAHB Green) www.nahb.org
