EARTHCRAFT HOMES

The Benefits of an EarthCraft Home

Owning an enviromentally friendly house doesn't mean making sacrifices. In fact, an EarthCraft House is one of the most high performance, durable and resource-efficient homes you can buy.

EarthCraft House is a green building program that serves as a blueprint for healthier, more comfortable homes, which reduce utility bills and protect the environment. Homeowners benefit from:

• Savings on operating, health and repair costs

• Conservation of resources and energy

• Improved air and water quality

• Enhanced quiet, durability, and comfort

Buying an EarthCraft House may cost a little more up front. but the combined savings in lower utility and maintenenance costs often more than make up for It.

THE LEADERS IN GREEN BUILDING

EarthCraft House is an award-winning program offered by leading home builders in the Southeast. The program standards were developed through a unique partnership with the housing industry, the environmental community, and government leaders. EarthCraft Virginia, a non-proflt Institute, provides technical assistance to all participating builders.

With many projects underway, EarthCraft Virginia certifies both sngle family and multifamity projects. To attend one of our trainings, or for more information on what we do, please visit our website at www.earthcraftvirginia.org.

THE CERTIFICATION AND HOME INSPECTION PROCESS

To qualify for the EarthCraft House Program, a builder must be a member of the local home buildersassociation, join the EarthCraft House program, and complete a training course.

Each new home is required to pass a pre-drywall Inspection and final inspection before becoming an EarthCraft House. The Inspection Is based on a flexible point system that requires a minimum of 150 points to be certified in these areas:

• Site planning
• Energy efficient techniques and equipment
• Resource efficient design and materials
• Waste management
• Indoor air quality
• Water conservation
• Home buyer education and opportunities
• Builder operations

THE LIFESTYLE YOU WANT

Any size and type of home can be an EarthCraft Home. Builders and home buyers have freedom in selecting which environmental measures are best suited for the home they are constructing.

THE NEW STANDARD

The following organizations have committed resources to support this program:
HBA Virginia
The Home Depot Foundation
Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
Southface

SENSIBLY BUILT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Request the Best from Your Builder, Ask for a new EarthCraft House.

Sensibly built for the environment.

For a List of builders in your area constructing homes in a wide range of prices, contact EarthCraft Home Virginia at:

www.earthcraftvirginia.org or call (804) 225-9843

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