Are There Benefits To Having A Home Green Certified?

15 lightyears has been doing Green Certification since 2012 in Central Florida. Since then, there have been some major advances in the way homes are built, especially as it applies to the areas of technology and building science. Because the application of these practices can vary greatly from one builder to another  the FGBC has created green building standards that allow it to certify that a builder has applied the industry’s best practices for sustainable, green construction in Florida.  

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Builders who use FGBC’s residential green standards reach beyond “minimum requirements” and that’s why certification is an important part of our process. Third-party experts (like us) are used to review a home’s construction so that its owners can be assured their home will perform as expected in several critical areas such as:

  • Energy Performance – Exceeding code requirements and reducing energy costs

  • Water Conservation – Reducing water usage both inside and outside the home

  • Site Conditions – Minimal site disturbance and utilization of native plants

  • Healthier Home – Use of products and materials to create a healthier interior environment

  • Materials – Use of locally produced, resource-efficient materials and recycled content

  • Disaster Mitigation – The ability to withstand natural disaster and pests such as termites

Builders across Florida have found FGBC’s residential green standards to be very effective and easy to implement because they are adaptable to each home’s unique construction requirements. 

The FGBC Green Home Standard is applicable to single-family homes and multi-family buildings 3 stories or under. 15 lightyears is here and available for any Green Certification needed. All you need to do is let us know.

Lisa Pearcy