The ECO-TREE and Green Considerations During Construction
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Environmentally friendly building is similar to a tree. Each aspect or leaf contributes to continuous health; however when all the aspects are incorporated or leaves turn to full canopy, the process or tree is made whole.
The eco-tree found on this page reflects a number of the individual elements (or leaves so to speak) that should be considered during a remodel or new construction. Gaining an understanding of these leaves is a good place to start in the assessment of the healthy home and sustainable building process. Each leaf plays a key role in providing an environmentally friendly, energy efficient, sustainable dwelling. It is important, however, to understand the inter-relationship between the leaves if we are to build healthier and eco friendly dwellings.
Additional Information
For a brief overview of Built Green and healthy home information please click on the Built Green Fact Sheet PDF files provided below. If you have additional questions regarding green and healthy home building techniques please contact us.
The following files are provided courtesy of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties.
Healthier
Living in Your Home, 912 kb
Energy
Performance for Comfort
and Savings, 1.0 Mb
Landscape
for Living, 716 kb
More
Value for Your Home Investment, 1.2 Mb
Winning
Ways with Water, 936 kb
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