We at Building Dimensions are committed to applying the same amount of care and consideration we use in our personal lives to every professional project, so the decision to "Build Green" was easy to make. The green building techniques hold conventional construction techniques to a higher standard.

Green building means improving the way that homes and homebuilding sites use energy, water, and materials to reduce impacts on human health and the environment. Building a green home means making environmentally- preferable and sustainable decisions throughout the building process.

What should homebuyers look for first in a green home? Energy efficiency is the place to start. That’s because the energy used in homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants, which contributes to smog, acid rain, and risks of global climate change. So, the less energy used, the less air pollution generated.

To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code, and includeadditional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes.

		An air barrier has been installed behind the tub against the exterior wall making the bathroom more comfortable.		Property blocked and air sealed attic knee wall.
Insulated box installed to cover attic drop-down steps to prevent energy loss.		Home Energy Rater performing a blower door test.		Home Energy Rater completing the Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist to insure the home meets the requirements of Energy Star.
Properly installed air barrier in fireplace chase.		Duct blaster test to determine the efficiency of the duct work.		Air flow test on ventilating fan.
Homes with higher energy efficiency ratings help provide a healthier living environment and actually save the consumer money on recurring costs such as utility bills. When you build a green home with us, not only are you decreasing your carbon foot print and helping the planet, you are helping yourself!