High Performance
Green Homes
At Craftsman Homes NW, quality and innovation are inherent in everything we do, and we believe building high performance homes is an inseparable part of building a high quality home. Our High Performance Homes are built utilizing innovative products and techniques to create homes that are more comfortable, healthier, and more energy efficient.
Craftsman Homes NW is proud to be a certified ENERGY STAR® homebuilder, and every home we build is independently verified to meet or exceed the U.S. EPA's Energy Star certification criteria. We are also a member of the Inland Northwest BuiltGreen™ program and adhere to their green building checklist to ensure we are implementing a wide spectrum of green building principles.
Take a look at one of our High Performance Homes!
Our High Performance Homes are:
More Comfortable
Better insulation systems, Low-E windows and fully ducted and sealed suppy and return air vents ensure that your high performance home is the most comfortable home you've ever owned!
Healthier
Did you know that the EPA has confirmed that indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air? Sealed combustion gas appliances, Low-E windows, fully ducted and sealed suppy and return air vents, and the use of low-VOC/non-toxic materials help keep your family healthy and happy!
More Energy Efficient
ENERGY STAR certified homes are independently verified to be up to 30% more efficient than state energy codes, putting money back in your pocket!
Environmentally Responsible
Did you know that the average U.S. home is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than the average vehicle? You can be proud of your high performance home, knowing that your home was built using environmentally friendly custruction methods and materials, and that you are doing your part to reduce your carbon footprint and improve our world for future generations.
|
Other Links
CHNW High Perfrormance Home - The Bitterroot
CHNW Press Release - Green Building
CHNW Newsletter with High Performance Homes
NPR's "On Point" podcast on Green Building
OutThere Monthly - article about Built Green™ |