{"id":9924,"date":"2015-02-28T22:57:03","date_gmt":"2015-03-01T03:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/?p=9924"},"modified":"2015-08-23T12:26:06","modified_gmt":"2015-08-23T16:26:06","slug":"building-green-home-5-things-consider-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dfdhouseplans.com\/blog\/building-green-home-5-things-consider-build\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Building a Green Home? 5 Things to Consider Before You Build"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re planning on building a new, green home, here are 5 important tips to consider:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Green, Sustainable House Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Start with ENERGY STAR\u00ae blue, with <a title=\"green house plans\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plans\/energystar_house_plans\/\" target=\"_blank\">ENERGY STAR\u00ae approved house plans<\/a> from Direct from the Designers. All the plans in this collection are designed to inspire consumers and builders to build an energy-efficient and eco-friendly home that utilizes all the latest green building techniques and building products.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"green cottage house plan\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/3156\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/images2.dfdhouseplans.com\/images\/plans\/APS\/A1728%20Front%20Rendering%20Blue%20%20Brown-Final.jpg\" alt=\"green house plans\" width=\"600\" height=\"285\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"green cottage house plan\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/3156\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/images\/plans\/APS\/A1728%20Rear%20Nightime%20Image-Final.jpg\" alt=\"green house plan\" width=\"600\" height=\"285\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"green cottage house plan\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/3156\/\" target=\"_blank\">Evergreen Cottage House Plan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/houseplan?source=feed_text&amp;story_id=10152939793113839\">\u202c<\/a> is an award-winning ENERGY STAR\u00ae approved home. Green, energy-efficient features include 6&#8243; SIP exterior walls. Both active and passive energy saving technology is used in this design including a wind generator and grass roof &#8211; perfect for practicing golf. Learn more about this craftsman, eco-friendly cottage by viewing the designer notes on the plan page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Size and Site Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A smaller home typically costs less to heat and cool and is more affordable to maintain. The trend toward larger houses is decreasing as homeowners continue to assess how many rooms they actually need for their family and lifestyle. If your dream is to build a large home, you can design a very energy-efficient home by incorporating the latest green building techniques and home building products.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"traditional floor plan\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/4728\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/images2.dfdhouseplans.com\/images\/plans\/AMD\/EScomp2013\/4728-22201rd.jpg\" alt=\"traditional green house plan\" width=\"603\" height=\"352\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"traditional floor plan\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/4728\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/images2.dfdhouseplans.com\/images\/plans\/AMD\/EScomp2013\/4728-22201rdrr.jpg\" alt=\"traditional floor plan\" width=\"604\" height=\"352\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This <a title=\"traditional green house plan\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dfdhouseplans.com\/plan\/4728\/\" target=\"_blank\">traditional house plan<\/a> is perfect for a growing family. This home is packed with extras including a detached apartment studio, open floor plan, home office, large bonus room, mudroom and spacious, private master suite and front and rear outdoor living spaces. \u00a0At 3,215 square feet this flexible home is perfect for homeowners starting out on a smaller budget.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eco-Friendly Construction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use eco-friendly building techniques and sustainable materials like energy efficient windows and roofing. ENERGY STAR\u00ae appliances and heating and cooling systems will greatly reduce the energy consumption of your home. Don\u2019t forget about your interior by using eco-friendly flooring, low- or no-VOC paints and finishes and <a title=\"water efficient home products\" href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/watersense\/\" target=\"_blank\">WaterSense\u00ae<\/a> products for your faucets, toilets and showerheads. Be sure your builder uses the right insulation and house wrap to create a tight building envelope for your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Green Home Builders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re shopping for a home builder, look for a builder that is experienced in sustainable building. Check their portfolio to see what green elements they use to construct new homes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Consider Extra Green Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are many extra green products and techniques you can incorporate into your new home like wind turbines, solar panels, radiant heat, passive cooling and much more. 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