What makes a green home?
What is a green home?
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- Energy &
resource efficient
- Healthy & safe
- Durable
- Environmentally
responsible
- Sustainable community
87% of homebuyers are more satisfied with a new green home then with a previous non-green home.*
*2008 study by McGraw-Hill construction
What is a LEED® home?
A LEED home has been certified by an independent third party, the Canada Green Building Council, as having met the requirements of the LEED Canada for Homes rating system.
What is different about a LEED home?
- Lower energy and water bills
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- Less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins
- Operational cost efficient
- Best industry practices
What is similar?
- LEED homes can be any 'style'
- Have same functions as regular homes- better
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