About Built Green®
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the new Built Green®101 Video! Click
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Built
Green®Washington website that hosts the video!
Less expensive to own and operate
A Built Green® home can be designed and constructed to maximize
energy savings, making your home more economical and comfortable to
live in. Monthly utility bills, maintenance and replacement costs
are lower so you will save money over the life of the home.
Provides greater comfort
You'll breathe easier knowing that Built Green® homes
contain less toxic materials. A Built Green® home is designed
to provide you with superior indoor air quality leading to improved
health for your family.
Improves Durability
Your builder is encouraged to use high quality materials to enhance
your home's performance and durability. Often this can be done
at little or no additional cost.
Good for the environment
Built Green® gives you the confidence that your home has been
constructed with the environment in mind, helping to preserve our
valuable natural resources and quality of life.
Recycled content materials help conserve natural resources. Job site recycling reduces waste. Sustainably harvested wood and locally manufactured products reduce transportation energy use.
The Built Green® program emphasizes careful site selection, water conservation, protecting natural features, preventing erosion, and improving water quality.
Increased purchasing power
A Built Green® home may qualify for special green financing
which increases your purchasing power. Check with your lender for
more information.
If your contractor is not currently a member of Built
Green®, please encourage them to join today. Click for the
Program Participation form for the Tri-Cities or Walla
Walla.