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"Green” and “Sustainable” building are terms used to describe the practice of environmentally responsible building.
A green building is a structure designed, built, renovated, operated, or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner. Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health; using energy, water, and other resources more efficiently; and reducing the overall impact to the environment.
What is a green home? Unique Designs defines a green home as a home that reduces the consumption of energy, water, and natural resources; exhibits sustainability; creates less waste; and is healthier for those living in it.
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A Unique Designs “green” or sustainable home will focus on these
6 characteristics:
Environmentally Responsible - The conservative use of natural resources, land, and materials to meet the needs of our generation and respect the needs of future generations.
Healthy Indoor Air – Improve the air quality by; reducing pollutants and toxins used; adequate ventilation; and proper humidity control.
Energy Efficient – Describes property or products designed to reduce the use of electricity and dependence on fossil fuels.
Water Efficient – Conservative and efficient use of water through reduction of household water and waste water.
Sustainable Materials – Choose materials that are durable, renewable, recycled, recyclable, and local.
Awareness/Education – Unique Designs finds great importance in the continued education of our clients to “keep our green homes green”.
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