BUILT GREEN HOME  

Platinum certified

ilders is proud to have achieved Built Green Platinum on the last custom home built.  GNB Builder's clients were very progressive in their homes design and buildinghome. This home is prepped to go off the grid.

• Estimated annual cost for heating, hot water, lighting, appliances $1200

• Estimated annual energy required for heating & hot water is 27.3 Million Btu, compared to R2000 energy target for this house of 42.4 Million Btu

  Key Features of this Platinum Built Green Home

• Passive Solar Design - facing true south
• Milgard Fiberglass windows - highly efficient
• Increased insulation, R22 in walls (instead of R20) and R48 in the ceiling (instead of R40)
• Thermo insulated mass floor with Rigid insulation - R 7.5
• Geothermal radiant in-floor heating and cooling - Water to water geoExchange Heat Pump
• Electronic air cleaner with Electronically Commutated Motor
• 50 year Metal roof
• Rain water collection system with a 1600 Litre water cistern
• Smart framing practices with engineered products
• Recycled products throughout home
• Reclaimed wood floors and mantle
• No VOC Benjamin Moore paint
• Cement shake board for low maintenance and longevity
• Light fixtures all using LED or CFLs
• Dual low flush toilets
• Prepped for Solar
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• List to be continued.........
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Geothermal Pond Loop Installation:

Radiant in floor heat, insulated slab on grade

Rain water collection cistern to be connected to the home's gutters

Custom Built Green Home - GOLD certified