"Green Building" or "sustainable building" seeks to offset the negative effects of conventional building techniques. At Aronson Custom Homes, we'll work to reduce your building costs, enchance your quality of life, conserve our natural resources, and reduce the "carbon footprint" of the building process.

Energy Efficiency
Aronson Custom Homes looks for ways to increase the energy efficiency of your home or remodeling project. This includes installing high-efficiency (Energy Star-rated) appliances, placing the building structure to maximize the use of the sun, using geothermal heating systems if possible, positioning windows and window overhangs to control sunlight, properly placed landscaping materials, and using the right kind and level of insulation...anything we can do to reduce the use of non-renewable sources of energy.

Building "Healthy"
We want to provide a healthy environment for your family. To improve the home's indoor air (which the EPA considers to be one of the top five hazards to human health), we minimize the materials which release toxic chemicals. Common construction materials contain VOCs, lead, formaldehyde, asbestos, chlorofluorocarbons, and other harmful substances. For superior indoor environmental quality, we use low or no VOC paints, finishes and flooring; we use non-toxic insulation materials. We'll also look at the ventilation of your home to reduce radon exposure and the likelihood of mold.

Local Green Resources
We try to buy locally to reduce the energy costs associated with extracting, transporting and manufacturing building materials. We look for manufacturers who share our vision by using energy-efficient manufacturing processes.

Conservation
Green building embraces the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" philosophy:

• Reduce the amount and toxicity of trash you discard.
• Reuse containers and products; repair what is broken or give it to someone who can repair it.
• Recycle as much as possible, which includes buying products with recycled content.

Aesthetic qualities
In process of Green building, we emphasize the design and overall aesthetic appeal of the project. Beyond the environmental and economic benefits of building green, we'll capture the beauty you're looking for in your home.