Green Principles to Follow

1. Resource Conservation
   • Build with durability in mind and long-term use.
   • Look for recycled, local or regionally produced building materials.
   • Reuse or recycle construction waste and if remodeling, donate usable items to non-profits.
   • Minimize urban sprawl and retain key environmental assets.
2. Indoor Environmental Quality
   • Provide a healthy and comfortable indoor environment.
   • Incorporate day lighting and good ventilation.
   • Select building products, finishes and furnishings carefully to reduce or eliminate VOC's.
   • Configure your ventilation to introduce fresh air when running. Ask your HVAC contractor.
3. Water Conservation
   • Incorporate EPA's WaterSense labeled toilets, showerheads and faucets.
   • When buying a clothes washer or dishwasher, check the Consortium for Energy Efficiency Web site to compare water use (www.cee1.org) between models.
   • Use Xeriscape principles for your landscape including low-water using plants and efficient drip irrigation to reduce outdoor use.
   • Don't forget to consider gray water or rainwater harvesting systems for landscape irrigation as well and permeable pavement for surfaces.
4. Livable Communities
   • Connect with community through front porches and community open space or natural areas.
   • Create a home for long-term living regardless of age.
   • Consider affordability and access to community services.
5. Energy Efficiency
   • Incorporate effective insulation, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, efficient heating and cooling equipment and EPA's ENERGY STAR lighting, appliances and electronics.
   • Install or change out to fluorescent or LED lighting.
   • Consider site orientation and landscape shading (passive-solar principles).
   • Once you have an efficient home, consider renewable energy such as solar hot water or solar electric systems.

Find more at these sites:

• City of Scottsdale Green Building Program
• EPA Green Building
• National Local Green Home Ratings [PDF]
• Steps towards a More Sustainable House [PDF]
• Green Home Buyers Guide [PDF]

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