We're Going Green!

At Safe Harbor, going green is more than just the politically correct thing to do. It is the right thing to do, and it is cost-effective.

Green buildings improve long-term economic performance by incorporating energy and water-efficient technologies. Green buildings use recycled content materials in their construction, bring higher resale value, are landscaped for water and energy efficiency, include renewable energy technologies, reduce environmental impact, are easier to maintain and are built to last.

With most of us spending more than 80% of our time indoors, Green Building is the healthy, common-sense choice for a better life. As it stands now in traditional construction, the quality of our indoor environment is often more polluted than outdoors due to various building materials, inadequate lighting and a variety of other variables. According to EPA reports, the air in new homes can be up to ten times more polluted than outside air due to volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) and other chemicals used in manufacturing. Contrarily, homes that follow green building guidelines use healthier paints and building materials, and adhere to stricter gas emission and ventilation requirements improving the quality of a home’s indoor environment.

Green building can also indicate that fewer natural resources are required during construction. According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Center for Sustainable Development, buildings consume 40% of the world’s total energy, 25% of its wood harvest and 16% of its water. Compared to traditional construction a green built home takes some of this pressure off the environment. More important than any statistic however, is the good feeling you have when you know you’ve done what’s right for both your family and your community. Promoting continued health, financial savings, and social responsibility, Green Building is the construction standard for the future and the smart solution for today.