Ecofutures Building: Boulder's Leading Zero Energy Home Builder

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 17:01:21 -0700

Ecofutures Building, Inc. is creating a revolution in residential construction in Colorado by redefining home performance in terms of comfort, health, durability and value. As a leading green builder in Boulder, Ecofutures focuses on bringing homeowners, architects, subcontractors, and product suppliers together to allow for greater symbiosis among all parts of the home, from structural elements and insulation to windows, heating and cooling equipment, and interior design elements. Designed from a whole-systems approach, our buildings are High Performance, Energy Star-Qualified, and can be Net-Zero Energy Homes.

High Performance

Comfort - providing year-round livability; appropriate moisture levels; pleasant lighting; and quiet spaces.
Health - ensuring clean, fresh and healthy indoor air quality; eliminating harmful chemicals and materials; reducing potential indoor allergens and bacteria
Durability - minimizing the time, cost and hassle of maintenance; creating structures that will last for 100 years or more to reduce waste
Value - lowering financial costs of energy and maintenance to ultimately "pay back" the homeowner; potentially increasing resale value
Planetary Health - employing resource-conscientiousness; reducing construction waste; integrating renewable energy technologies; building to benefit the planetary community and the future.

Energy Star-Qualified

In 2006 Ecofutures became one of three Boulder construction companies to make the commitment to build 100% of our homes as Energy Star-qualified homes. Energy Star homes meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by including a variety of energy-efficient features in their construction.

Many of Ecofutures homes go above and beyond Energy Star standards by using healthier building materials, products with the best available insulative value and heating and cooling equipment utilizing renewable resources.

Energy Star qualified homes provide:

Peace of mind - the government-backed Energy Star rating is an easy way to identify homes that are truly energy efficient. Build the house of your dreams and enjoy peace of mind knowing that it also meets strict efficiency standards set by the U.S. EPA.
Lower Ownership Cost - compared with standard construction, Energy Star homes use substantially less energy and combined with renewable solar electric supply, these savings can create a zero annual energy cost.
Better Performance - energy efficient improvements protect you and your family against cold, heat, drafts, moisture, pollution and noise.
Smart Investment - more and more homeowners are looking for energy efficient, comfortable, and healthy homes. By building a Energy Star home, you can be confident it will increase in value when it comes time to sell.
Environmental protection - Did you know that your home can cause more pollution than your car? 17% of all greenhouse emissions are generated from the energy used in homes; the less energy we use, the less pollution we create.

Boulder's Leading Green & Zero Energy Home Builder - About Ecofutures

Ecofutures Building: Boulder's Leading Zero Energy Home Builder