All new homes built in Kapahulu area after September 2009 will include some form of sustainable components. Aloha, home owners and developers: building (or renovating) homes that are green don’t have to be so difficult anymore. All the research has been done for you. Check out the three major green home promoters below. It is as easy as printing out their itemized list and sees which one contribute the most benefit to you or your clients without much cost. Some items are such no brainers, and you would just say why not! Solar water heater to lower energy use, insulation in attic and wall for a cooler home, Low VOC interior paint for healthier interior, light color paint on exterior wall and roof to lower energy cost, low flow toilets, showers and faucets to save water,…. Well, the lists are out there. Grab them and use them. It is so easy.
Hawaii BuildGreen
http://biahawaii.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=48
LEED for Home
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=147
Energy Star Qualified New Home
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=behind_the_walls.btw_inspection
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=new_homes_partners.showHomesResults&partner_type_id=SHB&s_code=HI
Related Site
Green Keiki
http://www.thegreenteam.org/index.html
