THIS HOUSE HAS GOOD
BONES.
Every Artisan home is built to a level
of quality that isn't apparent when you first walk through and see the
beautiful trim, hardwood floors and built-in cabinets. In fact many of
the details that we put extra time and attention to will never be seen by our
clients. Why would we do this? Because we want our homes to have
good bones!
Building a home today requires an
on-going commitment to keep on top of the many new materials, building codes
and best practices that are out there. This is commonly referred to as
Building Science, and it changes at an amazing rate as new products and
techniques are created to improve the livability and durability of today's
homes. At Artisan Home Builders, we're focused on providing our
clients with the best home possible for their investment - leveraging these
new advances in building science when they prove themselves to be a true
benefit. Two specific areas that we concentrate on are energy efficiency
and green building:
Energy Star Program.
The
federal and state Energy StarŪ programs are designed to help builders create
homes that are substantially more energy efficient than most homes built
today. Through detailed requirements for insulation, air infiltration,
indoor air quality and other building techniques, qualified homes must pass
rigorous testing to ensure that they meet the program guidelines. The
result? Homes that are both cost effective to operate and comfortable
to live in - saving you up to 30% or more on your heating & cooling costs.
All Artisan homes are built to the Energy Star standards as a baseline,
not as an option.
Artisan Home Builders - Green built home program.
Building a comfortable, healthy home for our clients has always been one of our top
concerns. That's why we've always built "green" - even before it was
trendy to do so. The concept of "green" building includes a wide variety of
techniques used to ensure that a home is built with respect for its owners,
as well as its environment. This includes ...
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How the home
is designed to take advantage of natural views and the path of the sun.
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How the home
is built for energy efficiency to provide comfort and reduce our use of
natural resources.
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How waste
materials from construction are disposed of and recycled.
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Use of natural
materials that are environmentally sensitive - both in manufacture and
eventual disposal.
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Use of low or
non-toxic finishes that improve indoor air quality.
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Installation
of high-efficiency mechanical systems and appliances to reduce energy
consumption.
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Installation
of efficient ventilation systems to control moisture and improve indoor
air quality.
So why do we care about all of these
things that you'll never see? Because we build your home like we would
our own - using the best materials and techniques available to make sure
they're good for you and our environment. If you'd like more details or
have questions, just give us a call and we'll be happy to explain further.
