Ecofutures Building: Boulder's Leading Zero Energy Home Builder
The housing market has undergone significant changes over the past few months, and we are aware of the added burden these conditions place on the decision to build or remodel, and on the process of choosing a general contractor. In response, we invite you to download, read and share our perspectives on these issues in an open letter entitled: Understanding the Market; Advantages and Benefits of Working with
Ecofutures. We hope that with this, you will better understand the value that working with Ecofutures Building can bring to your new construction or remodel project.
Ecofutures
Building, Inc. has been creating homes
that are comfortable, healthy, eco-friendly, and free of energy bills -- homes
so cutting edge that our work has been toured by thousands of people and
featured over 25 times, including by the New York Times and Discovery Science
Channel. With cold-climate homes proven to be net carbon neutral, and even
beyond to power the family electric vehicle, our work supports the feasibility of stringent carbon-based building codes like BuildSmart and establishes Ecofutures as a leader in the green building field.
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.
