Texas LEED homes are becoming popular and making the news. If you are considering buying or building a LEED home, you may have some questions about LEED construction methods and the advantages of LEED Homes. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about these environmentally-friendly homes.
Question: What does LEED stand for?
Answer: It stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental and Design. The US Green Building Council (also known as USGBC) defines the standards a home must have to be certified as LEED. If a home builder has been certified as LEED, then it meets higher quality standards than that of most green homes or energy efficient homes.
Question: Why should I build a Texas LEED home?
Answer: You will be helping the environment, firstly. Second, you will have lower energy and water costs in a home that is built to LEED standards. Third, your home will be more comfortable than other energy-efficient homes. Fourth, you will save money in maintaining a home that is LEED certified. Fifth, you are less likely to have problems with indoor allergies and toxins such as mildew and mold.
Question: If a homebuilder says that a home is environmentally responsible, is that the same as being LEED certified?
Answer: No. A homebuilder may claim that a home is more environmentally responsible due to just a few choices of materials, but if a home is LEED certified then it passes rigorous testing to determine that it meets all five criteria set forth by USBGC (namely, that it is a healthy home, it is comfortable for the homeowners, it is energy efficient, it is environmentally responsible, and it is durable).
Green Living ( http://www.greenlivingllc.com/ ) manages the Texas LEED process, facilitating an integrated the design process and assisting design teams in exploring cost effective and innovative design alternatives.
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