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Attraction: "Green" is Here to Stay
Title: New Construction Goes Green Posted by: Sherry L Godfrey Every time you turn on the television you will likely see a commercial or news report with some aspect of “GREEN” being discussed. “GREEN” encompasses a broad range of subjects from water conservation to homes that have the capability to produce more electricity than they consume. Lets face it … “GREEN” is here to stay. “GREEN” building makes the environment a priority and seeks to minimize the impact of new construction on the surroundings before, during and after the building process. Components the Builder has Analyzed before Constructing a “GREEN” Home
Some new home builders in Springfield are currently incorporating “GREEN” techniques into their construction practices as many of the products and methods become more available, cost affective, and proven.
Benefits of a “GREEN” Home
The Builder of a “GREEN” home must look at the project as a whole system and not just as separate components. For example; as the building envelope is improved and there is less air leakage, this in turn can cause an excess of humidity inside the house leading to mold problems. The builder must compensate for this possibility by making sure that the humidity is properly controlled by following proven building science technology. Another potential problem with the improved insulating values of making the home air tight is the sizing of the heating and cooling systems. The systems must be downsized in order to provide the most efficient operating mechanical system. Oversizing the system can result in dimished efficiency, decreased comfort as well as shortened mechanical life spans.
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