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Building Custom Green Homes For Connecticut
As members of the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders), The Corbo Group designs their homes based on the 2008 NAHB Green Homes Guidelines. This honorable distinction is one more way
for our homes to set themselves apart and for you our customers to know
that you are doing your part in helping the environment. Green building
is an effort to develop more energy-efficient, healthier and
environmentally responsible homes. By incorporating various green building principles into our new homes, the average home can save as much as 50 percent on utility costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Green building also benefits society by reducing the
environmental impact of a home. For example, according to the
Department of Energy, “if just one in 10 households incorporated
energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, we could prevent more
than 17 billion pounds of air pollution, which is equivalent to
removing more than 250,000 cars from the road. In addition, green
buildings require less maintenance and repair, reduce short- and
long-term costs, promote health among occupants and improve worker
satisfaction.” (www.thegbi.com)
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Why Build Green?
- Energy Savings. Because of increased water and energy efficiency,
you'll save thousands of dollars over the life of your home.
- Indoor Air Quality. Green homes feature superior indoor air
quality, which improves their overall livability. Green builders reduce
pollutants such as chemicals and mold, and improve ventilation so your
family can breathe easier.
- Peace of Mind. Green homes are built with the environment in mind.
From energy and water efficiency, to reduced construction waste and the
use of renewable materials, you can take pride in the fact that your
home has less negative impact on the environment.
The NAHB Green Home initiative sets forth a very stringent set of
guidelines by which to construct homes. Not only does in encompass the
actual building products and construction methods, but it also requires
specific design and engineering for:
- Lot Design, Preparation and Development (ensuring the entire
process of creating a development has minimal environmental impact)
- Resource Efficiency (minimizing distance to suppliers and utilizing local resources)
- Energy Efficiency (constructing the home by the most efficient
means, maximizing electrical and fossil fuel requirements, as well as
insulation factors)
- Water Efficiency
- Indoor Environmental Quality (ensuring your home is well sealed and ventilated)
- Operation, Maintenance and Home Owner Education
- Global Impact
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